Central Ohio Republican U.S. reps ignore local media as shutdown nears one month mark

This story was updated on 10/30/25 at 4:31 p.m. Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly attributed a quote from Ohio State University Professor Paul Beck to Congressman Mike Carey. The story has been updated to correct the error....

Understanding the U.S. Immigration Process: What Every Applicant Should Know

Immigrating to the United States can be an exciting but complicated journey. Whether you’re seeking new job opportunities, reuniting with family, or pursuing education and a better quality of life, the U.S. immigration system requires patience,...

Texas House Dems urge Gov. Greg Abbott to fund state’s SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

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S.E. Cupp: Donald Trump isn’t joking about a third term

Believe him. Almost a year ago to the day, the New York Times ran a special editorial just before Donald Trump would win the presidency again. They used a full page to print out in giant, boldface, all-caps the following missive: “Donald Trump...

Classified U.S. watchdog report finds backlog of hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations

Israeli reservists on their tanks at an Israel Defense Force staging area near the border of Gaza in southern Israel on May 21, 2024. (Heidi Levine/For The Washington Post) A classified report by a U.S. government watchdog has found that Israeli...

The U.S. Senate voted against Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Here’s what comes next

CTV’s Jeremie Charron on the U.S. Senate voting against Trump’s tariffs on Canada and the latest on the stalled trade talks. If you thought U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada was suddenly over after last night’s Senate vote to...

Government shutdown updates: Trump says eliminate filibuster 'NOW' to end shutdown

As Americans enrolled in Obamacare begin to look up the price of their coverage for 2026, some enrollees like Beth Dryer in Norfolk, Virginia, are realizing they have no other option than to cancel it altogether. Dryer is the executive director of...

Calls grow for U.S. to offer temporary protected status after Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic strike on Jamaica has sparked renewed debate over whether the U.S. should extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to affected Caribbean nationals already here, particularly in Florida, home to...

S. Korea Unveils Measures To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling Amid Global Supply Chain Uncertainty

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, Oct 31 (IANS) The South Korean government on Friday unveiled a plan to promote recycling of critical minerals by easing regulations and expanding financial and tax incentives, as part of its wider goal to stabilise supply...

Top U.S. officials move to military bases after Kirk's assassination

WASHINGTON, October 30. /TASS/. Top US administration officials have moved to military bases for security purposes after the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, active protests against President Donald Trump's policies and threats...

Family of journalist Sami Hamdi demand his immediate release from U.S. detention

The family of British Muslim journalist and commentator Sami Hamdi have issued an urgent plea for his release after he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on Sunday at San Francisco Airport, while en route to...

The U.S. debt is at a record $38 trillion. What does it mean to you?

The U.S. government’s gross national debt – the total amount of money owed its creditors and other financial obligations – hit a record high of more than $38 trillion on Oct. 22, the Treasury Department reported. That translates to about $111,000...

The government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy up to $14 billion, new report says

The U.S. economy could lose between $7 billion and $14 billion as a result of the government shutdown, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Given the scale of disruption and individual harm that...

S. Korea mulls forming interagency team for nuclear-powered submarine project

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The government is considering establishing an interagency team of relevant ministries to develop and build a long-coveted nuclear-powered submarine, a government source said Friday. During their summit in Gyeongju on...

Tennessee Attorney General Challenges Birthright Citizenship in the United States Supreme Court

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, joined by attorneys general from Iowa and 23 other states, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court today, urging the Court to clarify that the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship...

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Navy Failed To Rescue Survivor Of U.S. Airstrikes In Pacific: 'It Wasn't Successful'

The United States launched new strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in Latin American waters, deepening a pressure campaign in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the strikes took place...

Recent Trade Tensions Cause U.S. Beef to Lose Ground in China, Spurs Gains for Australia and Brazil

Over the past decade, China has gone from a minor player to the world’s largest beef importer, with purchases rising from around a $100 million in 2010 to nearly $18 billion in 2022, which is a staggering increase of over 17,000%. This surge isn’t...

Government Shutdown Enters Second Month With Urgent Calls for Resolution

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that the ongoing government shutdown “has to end.” Johnson, a Republican, made the remarks during his daily news conference at the Capitol as the shutdown entered its 30th day. With the...

Government Shutdown Could Cost US Economy Up to $14B

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the ongoing government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, could result in a permanent economic loss of between $7 billion and $14 billion in 2025 dollars even after most federal spending and activity...

The modern battlefield imperative: A look at what U.S. military leaders say will drive mission integration

Defense and intelligence leaders say that the most valuable outcomes of mission integration stronger collaboration across public and private ecosystems (95%), increased speed and agility in responding to threats (94%), and improved cost efficiency...