Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Backed Congressional Map Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a Republican-backed congressional map from being used in the 2026 elections, orde...
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FEATURED • EconomyAmazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Killing Five
An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed after overrunning a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others in a devastating collision that sent thick smoke across the airfield. The Boeing 767-300 freighter skidded past the perimeter boundary following a flight from Puerto Rico.
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Congress Reaches Late-Night Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
Lawmakers from both parties struck a last-minute funding agreement early this morning, narrowly avoiding a shutdown that...
Inside the Final Hours of Negotiations on Capitol Hill
Aides described a chaotic final stretch of talks as both chambers raced to finalize text before the midnight deadline.
Governors Weigh In on Federal Funding Fight
State leaders from both parties said the standoff in Washington left local budgets in limbo for weeks.
How Shutdown Threats Have Become a Recurring Washington Ritual
Analysts say the pattern of brinkmanship has repeated in nearly every budget cycle for the past decade.
Democracy Doesn't Run on Deadlines Alone
Another near-miss in Washington should worry every American who expects government to simply function.
The Quiet Cost of Political Brinkmanship
Every standoff leaves scars that don't show up in the next day's headlines.
What Small Towns Actually Need From Washington
Rural America rarely gets a seat at the table when budget fights dominate the news.
The Case for Term Limits, Again
A familiar proposal keeps resurfacing every time gridlock grabs headlines.