Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
Kemp, Dickens say World Cup matches staying in Atlanta despite Trump remarks
City and state leaders say the FIFA World Cup is staying in Atlanta after comments from President Donald Trump raised questions about the possibility of changing host cities for the event.
City and state leaders say the FIFA World Cup is staying in Atlanta after comments from President Donald Trump raised questions about the possibility of changing host cities for the event.
Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds
The enthusiasm for the savings program comes as millions of Americans struggle to set aside money for the future.
The enthusiasm for the savings program comes as millions of Americans struggle to set aside money for the future.
U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted
During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities. Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown.
During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities. Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown.
Airlines warn government shutdown could disrupt flights, strain aviation system
The Modern Skies Coalition says a shutdown would force the FAA to suspend hiring and training, delay safety initiatives and create costly backlogs.
The Modern Skies Coalition says a shutdown would force the FAA to suspend hiring and training, delay safety initiatives and create costly backlogs.
Will USPS be affected by a government shutdown?
The U.S. Postal Service would not be affected by a government shutdown.
The U.S. Postal Service would not be affected by a government shutdown.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
Trump hints DOJ may investigate ex-FBI Director Christopher Wray
President Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on the FBI and Justice Department, hinting that former FBI Director Christopher Wray could face investigation.
President Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on the FBI and Justice Department, hinting that former FBI Director Christopher Wray could face investigation.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Hyundai plant workers report poor conditions after Georgia ICE raid
New details have emerged about the ICE raid that shut down a Hyundai plant in South Georgia and led to the arrest of nearly 500 workers.
New details have emerged about the ICE raid that shut down a Hyundai plant in South Georgia and led to the arrest of nearly 500 workers.
Rep. Romman joins crowded race for governor, pledges 'new kind of politics'
State Rep. Ruwa Romman, a Democrat from Gwinnett County, officially announced her campaign for governor on Monday.
State Rep. Ruwa Romman, a Democrat from Gwinnett County, officially announced her campaign for governor on Monday.
City of South Fulton mayoral debate grows contentious
Saturday’s mayoral debate at Langston Hughes High School grew heated at times, with the moderator at one point chastising all six candidates for talking over one another.
Saturday’s mayoral debate at Langston Hughes High School grew heated at times, with the moderator at one point chastising all six candidates for talking over one another.
Helmut Domagalski, known as 'Helmut Love,' running to be Atlanta mayor
Helmut Domagalski — who also goes by Helmut Love — is running to be the next mayor of Atlanta.
Helmut Domagalski — who also goes by Helmut Love — is running to be the next mayor of Atlanta.
Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
Former FBI Director James Comey charged with making false statements, obstruction
James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction.
James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction.



















