IRS furloughs almost half its workers as filing deadline nears
The IRS placed 34,000 employees — nearly half of its workforce — on furlough as the federal government shutdown continues....
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Texas appeals court blocks Robert Roberson’s execution
Death row inmate Robert Roberson will not be executed next week, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Thursday. Roberson...
Katie Porter faces scrutiny after resurfaced video, tense TV interview
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is under renewed scrutiny this week — not for her campaign proposals, but for her...
GOP blocks Senate effort to rein in Trump’s cartel drug boat strikes
A Senate bid to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to attack suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers failed late Wednesday, with senators...
Live updates: Trump holds cabinet meeting amid shutdown and Gaza peace deal
President Donald Trump will hold a cabinet meeting Thursday as the government shutdown enters its ninth day. The meeting comes...
Dolly Parton says she’s fine after sister’s prayer request sparks concern
Dolly Parton, the 79-year-old country music legend, wants everyone to hear it directly from her: She’s fine. The singer posted a video to...
Johnson, Democratic senators clash publicly over Epstein files, shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., publicly clashed with two Democratic senators from Arizona on Wednesday. Their argument revolved around the...
National Guard troops begin protecting federal property in Chicago
A portion of the 500 National Guard troops deployed to Chicago has officially started its mission, according to The Associated...
Trump announces Gaza peace deal; Capitol clash erupts over Epstein
President Donald Trump called it “a great day” as Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace deal....
Funny as a heart attack: Stand-up comedy audience saves man’s life
Drew Lynch’s journey into stand-up comedy came out of necessity. Following a tragic accident, he transitioned from a burgeoning acting...
