Congress Remains Deadlocked as Shutdown Enters First Day

Dueling proposals to extend government funding both failed for the third time in two weeks, as neither party could muster the bipartisan coalition needed to move forward.

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How Washington Became a Testing Ground for ICE

A series of arrests captured on video reveal how immigration officers have worked with other law enforcement agencies to identify migrants during stops for minor infractions.

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Irish Hotelier Accuses Qatari Royals of Scheme to Get Free Labor

A lawsuit accuses members of the emirate’s ruling family of stringing the Irish hotelier, Patrick McKillen, along on high-end developments as “part of a yearslong pattern of illegal racketeering.”

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Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment

The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change.

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After Kirk’s Death, Turning Point Vows to Go On. That May Be Easier Said Than Done.

Despite a surge in new campus chapters, there is a void left by Charlie Kirk’s murder that has implications for the entire MAGA movement.

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Supreme Court Allows Lisa Cook to Remain at Fed, for Now

The president has pressured the central bank to lower borrowing costs and tried to install political loyalists to the board.

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The Global Sumud Flotilla Is Approaching Gaza. Here’s What to Know.

Israel’s government has said it will do whatever is necessary to keep the Global Sumud Flotilla from reaching the Gaza Strip.

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In the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake

At least 69 people were killed in Cebu Province by the 6.9-magnitude temblor — including 10 in a village built as a haven for survivors of a previous disaster.

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Why Is Las Vegas Tourism Declining? It’s a Perfect Storm.

As prices skyrocket and international travel declines, the city finds itself caught in a perfect storm.

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Shutdown Puts a Divided Fed in a Perilous Position

Some policymakers at the central bank are in a rush to lower interest rates after the Federal Reserve’s first cut this year, while others are urging caution.

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