President Biden criticized House Republicans for potentially causing a government shutdown, stating that they should not be elected if they fail to fund the government.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, but the absence of aid for Ukraine puts it in serious jeopardy.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman's actions of pulling a fire alarm in a House office building before the government funding vote, stating that his explanation was understandable and that there is no equivalence between his actions and the alleged misconduct by House Republicans.
The near-shutdown of the U.S. government highlights the dysfunction and inability of Congress to pass essential laws and fund the government, raising concerns about its ability to function effectively.
Ukraine's special forces claimed to have killed Admiral Viktor Sokolov, Russia's top admiral in Crimea, and 33 other officers in a missile attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, as tensions in the region escalate.
Embattled Senator Bob Menendez denies resignation after being indicted on corruption charges, claiming that the $480,000 in cash found at his home was kept for emergency personal use due to his family's history of facing confiscation in Cuba.
Colorado Congressperson Lauren Boebert offers a non-apology for her behavior in a theater, blaming the incident on the theater's infrared cameras and claiming to have learned her lesson.
Former President Donald Trump appeared confused and disoriented during a speech in South Carolina, mistakenly referring to George Bush as 'Jeb Bush,' which raised concerns about his mental condition.
Daily Kos is showing support for the Black community and encouraging participation in the upcoming elections.
Pressure is mounting for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign after he and his wife were indicted on bribery charges, with several New Jersey Democrats calling for his departure from office, although some Senate Democrats are not yet urging him to resign.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged India's role in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but India has dismissed the allegations and no specific information has been shared by Canada regarding the case.
Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position over alleged violations of a deal, as the House passes a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
A government shutdown could result in significant disruptions to air travel, delays in food safety inspections, reduced workplace inspections and worker safety risks, closure of museums and national parks, disruptions to student aid programs and federal funding for schools, and delays in federal reimbursements for Meals on Wheels, among other impacts.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing difficulties as Republicans prepare to debate government funding bills and hardliners refuse to pass any stopgap measures, according to Rep. Mike Turner.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with former Wagner commander Andrey Troshev and Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, indicating that the Russian government is attempting to bring the mercenary group under its control and integrate it into conventional military structures.
Washington, DC faces the possibility of a government shutdown as House Republicans vote down a measure to fund the government, potentially leading to the suspension of services and pay for federal employees.
The ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, fearing ethnic cleansing and not wanting to live as part of Azerbaijan, are preparing to leave for Armenia with the assistance of Russian peacekeepers, following a defeat in the conflict with Azerbaijan.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan announced that David Weiss, the special counsel appointed in the Hunter Biden case, will appear before a congressional committee on October 18th.
Republicans and Democrats in the House have approved a stopgap funding plan to avert a possible government shutdown, but the bill still needs to pass the Senate; the proposal includes funding for government agencies and disaster recovery efforts, but does not include money for Ukraine, leading to divisions among Democrats.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to fund the government for a month has failed, leading to a potential government shutdown, as a small group of House Republicans seek to make McCarthy look bad and attempt to overthrow him.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar has highlighted cases of threats and violence against Indian diplomats in Canada and emphasized the need to address the situation, questioning whether the reaction would be the same if it happened in another country.
Congress faces an imminent government shutdown as a funding bill fails in the House and Senate is predicted to need until Sunday for passage.
The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of installing a "floating barrier" in the disputed South China Sea, blocking Filipino fishermen from entering and fishing in the area.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) criticizes House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stating that McCarthy is more concerned about his own job than the potential impacts of a government shutdown on Americans.
Pete Buttigieg, US transport secretary and military veteran, condemns Donald Trump for allegedly seeking to prevent a severely wounded veteran from making public appearances during his presidency, stating that it is part of Trump's pattern of attacking those who serve the country.
The White House is disappointed that the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, will not attend a Pacific Islands summit with Joe Biden, highlighting the battle for influence between the US and China in the region.
France has announced the end of its military presence in Niger and the withdrawal of its ambassador in response to the coup that ousted the democratically elected president, a significant blow to France's policy in Africa.
Former President Jimmy Carter, along with his wife Rosalynn, made a surprise public appearance in their Georgia hometown, attending the Plains Peanut Festival just days before his 99th birthday and seven months after starting hospice care.
The U.S. government is on track to shut down at 12:01 a.m. on October 1 unless lawmakers pass a continuing resolution or federal budget by September 30, and the biggest obstacle to reaching an agreement lies with a small group of House conservatives who are demanding deep spending cuts that won't pass the Democratic-controlled Senate.
The federal government is likely to shut down, resulting in the disruption of services and forcing some employees to work without pay until funding is restored.
Former President Trump criticized Gen. Mark Milley as “slow moving and thinking” after he appeared to slight Trump in his retirement speech, where Milley proclaimed that the U.S. military does not swear an oath to a “wannabe dictator.”
Army Gen. Mark Milley, in his farewell address as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defended democracy and criticized former President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the military's allegiance is to the Constitution and the idea of America.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces pressure to quickly choose a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, following her death and amid his own national ambitions, particularly as he had promised to appoint a Black woman to the position.
The U.S. is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after hard-right Republicans in Congress rejected a longshot effort to keep offices open as they fight for steep spending cuts and strict border security measures that Democrats and the White House say are too extreme.
Stefanos Kasselakis, an outsider with no previous political experience in Greece, has won the race to lead the left-wing opposition party Syriza, positioning himself as a powerful force for change in the country.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Madrid to protest against a possible amnesty for those involved in Catalonia's failed bid for independence, with the issue becoming a key factor in the ongoing political deadlock in Spain.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized former President Donald Trump's comments about General Mark Milley, calling them outrageous and a pattern of attacks on those who keep the country safe, including wounded veterans.