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Warren Buffett Says He’s ‘Going Quiet,’ Will Speed up Donations
In the letter, the 95-year-old investor said he won’t speak at the company’s annual meeting or write his yearly letter any longer.
What to Know About the Bill to Reopen the Government
The agreement includes three full-year appropriations bills wrapped into one, also known as a ’minibus.’
Trump Threatens Legal Action Against BBC Over Editing of His Jan. 6 Speech
The BBC apologized for an ‘error of judgement’ after the British broadcaster was accused of selectively editing the president’s speech on Jan. 6, 2021.
The 7 Senate Democrats and 1 Independent Who Voted to Reopen the Government
Some are from states won by President Donald Trump in 2024. Others are retiring or seeking re-election within the next few years.
Beijing Suspends Sanctions on US Shipbuilder After Tariff Pause
The action removes an obstacle to the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up U.S. ship production.
Beijing Restricts Exports of Additional Fentanyl Precursors
The Chinese regime is the primary source of illicit fentanyl entering the United States.
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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Its 2015 Gay Marriage Ruling
In 2015, the high court ruled that the Constitution requires all states to grant licenses for same-sex marriages.
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Ohio School District’s Gender Pronoun Policy
The decision bars schools from punishing students who refuse to use a transgender child’s preferred pronouns.
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Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Judgment Involving Deceased Filipino Authoritarian Leader
The alleged victims of abuse want control over $40 million in funds stashed by the Filipino authoritarian leader Ferdinand Marcos.
Senate Overcomes Filibuster to Advance Bill to End Shutdown
The compromise deal is expected to put an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
USDA Tells States to ‘Undo’ Release of Full Food Stamp Benefits
A memo sent by the USDA said states can only send 65 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
US–China Deal Stands on a History of Broken Promises
‘Talking one way and acting in another—this is typical of the Chinese Communist Party,’ one expert said.
Drug Traffickers Using ‘Parasite Smuggling’ to Diversify Risk, Experts Say
Brian Townsend, a retired DEA special agent, said narcotics traffickers ‘adapt all the time to avoid enforcement and our interdiction operation.’
Judge Prohibits Education Department From Using Partisan Out-of-Office Emails for Employees
The judge and the department disagreed over whether the messages constituted a violation of the First Amendment.
Hegseth Unveils Plan to Overhaul Pentagon’s Arms Purchases Process
The secretary of war called for optimized processes to get weapons into the hands of America’s warfighters.
Supreme Court Considers Petition to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
A former county court official who was sued for not issuing same-sex marriage licenses is asking the high court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling.
Record-Breaking Government Shutdown Drags Consumer Sentiment to 3-Year Low
The inflation outlook improved among U.S. consumers and remains below the tariff-driven peak earlier this year.
Maryland Sues Trump Administration Over FBI Headquarters Relocation
The state argues the reversal was unlawful and requests an injunction to block fund diversion and enforce plans approved by Congress.
What to Do If Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed During Government Shutdown
The FAA on Friday will reduce flights by 10 percent in 40 ‘high-volume’ airports nationwide.
