Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Government shutdown reaches its 40th day

WASHINGTON — The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators stayed in Washington for a grueling weekend session hoping to find an end to the funding fight that has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assistance for millions of Americans and left federal workers without pay. What You Need To Know The…

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 9, 2025

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Nov. 9, 2025

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat  Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat  New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat  West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a Republican Click here to browse full transcripts from 2025…

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Billy Bob Thornton calls out celebrities for bringing politics to Hollywood award shows

Billy Bob Thornton calls out celebrities for bringing politics to Hollywood award shows

Billy Bob Thornton is calling out celebrities who bring politics to award shows. During a recent interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the 70-year-old actor shared he doesn’t really “care about awards anymore,” saying he’s “got plenty of them” and won most of them “under the wire, when awards were kind of real still.” “I’ve won…

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Xi Jinping promotes rural revitalization in Guangdong

During an inspection tour in Guangdong’s Meizhou City, President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of preserving revolutionary traditions and boosting farmers’ incomes through comprehensive rural revitalization. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently concluded an inspection tour of Meizhou City in south China’s Guangdong Province, where he underscored the significance of preserving revolutionary traditions and advancing rural…

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Trump Republicans health insurance

Trump Republicans health insurance

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during an event to announce a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce the prices of GLP-1 weight‑loss drugs, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 6, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Donald Trump proposed a compromise on…

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