Government
Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, leaving some Democrats fuming; House vote nextThe Senate passed a bill to reopen the government late Monday night, sending it to the House after a record-long shutdown. In a 60-40 vote, eight Democrats broke ranks to… Read More
Government
Airlines begin widespread flight cancellations as government shutdown drags into day 38Airlines nationwide are slashing flights on Friday morning after an unprecedented order by the Federal Aviation Administration, which is feeling the effects of a record-long government shutdown. The FAA announced… Read More
Health
‘Americans will lose 135 billion pounds by the midterms’: White House announces deal to slash costs of obesity drugs(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump announced deals with drugmakers to slash the cost of certain obesity drugs to as little as $149 a month – a step in what… Read More
Government
DC juvenile curfew implemented after Halloween weekend chaos, including brawling, arrestsWashington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser slapped a curfew on anyone under the age of 18 in the city after chaos unfolded over Halloween weekend. The… Read More
Elections
Trump ‘wasn’t on the ballot,’ says government shutdown a ‘big factor’ in Tuesday’s election results(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday pointed to his absence from the ballot and the government shutdown to explain why Democrats swept Tuesday’s off-year elections. “Last night was… Read More