What's the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seemingly frustrated by the government shutdown and Democrats' unwillingness to accept a Republican funding bill, President Donald Trump is once again demanding that the Senate eliminate the legislative filibuster. The filibuster...

What to know about Rio's deadliest police raid that exposed limits of anti-gang tactics in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — On Tuesday, police in Rio de Janeiro launched an operation in two of the city’s favelas that left 121 dead, including four police officers, and an unknown number of people wounded. Brazil’s public defender’s reported 132...

Local leaders rally to support SNAP recipients amid prolonged government shutdown

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- As the government shutdown continues, marking one of the longest in history, hundreds of thousands of people across the country are being impacted. "A government shutdown resulting in federal workers not being paid, SNAP...

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire — for now. Here’s what to know

Taliban security personnel stand guard near the Ghulam Khan border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Afghanistan’s Khost province on Oct. 20, a day after a ceasefire was agreed in Doha, Qatar. (AFP | via Getty Images)ISLAMABAD, Pakistan...

Mother fears Head Start closure amid funding lapse during government shutdown

Head Start programs that provide early education and child care for low-income families are beginning to run out of money as the government shutdown drags on. As of Nov. 1, programs in 41 states are expected to exhaust their federal funding,...

Trump's push to get rid of filibuster is more dangerous than you think

Late on Oct. 30, President Donald Trump called for Republicans to end the government shutdown by eliminating the filibuster. “BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT THE DEMOCRATS HAVE GONE STONE COLD 'CRAZY,' THE CHOICE IS CLEAR ‒ INITIATE THE 'NUCLEAR OPTION,'...

Taco John’s Steps In: Free Meals for Montana Families During SNAP Freeze

The government shutdown is affecting a lot of Montanans, especially with the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP funding is expected to expire on November 1. The Scope of SNAP Participation in Montana...

12 Ways Einstein's Theories Transformed Modern Life

Albert Einstein, everyone's favorite wild-haired genius with a mischievous grin, is more than just a pop culture icon whose legend lives on today. He's arguably the most influential scientist of the 20th century, whose theories revolutionized our...

Maine’s Case of Platner Fasciitis

Politics / October 31, 2025 The scandals engulfing the Democratic Senate hopeful expose a rift between the state’s provincial and national identities Ad Policy A sign advertising a Graham Platner town hall in Ogunquit, Maine (Sophie Park / Getty...

'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith marks 80th birthday as fans praise her youthful appearance

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jaclyn Smith is celebrating a major milestone. The iconic actress celebrated her 80th birthday last weekend, and fans were impressed by...

Without the federal government, almost no money exists to fight domestic violence

Today, 4 out of every 10 women say they’ve experienced violence at the hands of an intimate partner. Among men, a quarter report being victims. Intimate partner violence can be deadly, particularly for women: More than half of all women homicide...

Chicago’s Militarized Immigration Raids “Coming to Other Cities” as Trump Plans 10,000-Bed Jails

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is calling for federal agents to pause their immigration enforcement in Chicago until after Halloween, amidst widespread condemnation of...

Prospect seeks bankruptcy judge’s permission to close Roger Williams,...

Delays in the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital have led the owner of both hospitals to propose two new alternatives: transferring the facilities to state ownership, or closing them. In a motion filed in federal...

Can the new Defence Investment Agency fix Canada’s procurement problems—or will politics slow that down too?

Hub AI Hub AI Now, if the organization can better rationalize the use of existing personnel by shortening the duration of procurements and avoiding the duplication of roles, that would certainly help address this deficiency. But it should also be...

Pinal charities report 'heartbreaking' upsurge in demand as SNAP deadline looms

CASA GRANDE — Local charities and food banks reported significantly high levels of demand for assistance as a Nov. 1 cutoff for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program neared. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read...

Is This Central Asia’s Green Energy Reckoning? 

Just as renewable energy has overtaken coal as the major source of electricity globally for the first time in history, Central Asian countries are struggling to balance their Paris Agreement commitments with the economic realities. From...

42 million Americans rely on food benefits that expire tomorrow. What's next is unclear

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Two federal judges ordered the Trump...

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Johnson warns against Trump’s ‘nuclear’ shutdown demand

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening… -‘Scary Movie’ Jay Jones: GOP...

Alito’s Oil Investments Pollute Contractor Accountability Case

Justice Samuel Alito has a financial stake in a pending Supreme Court case that could have far-reaching implications on whether states can hold federal contractors accountable for environmental damage and other corporate malfeasance within their...

A Vermont cycling apparel company is trying to survive Trump's tariffs. Will the Supreme Court help?

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — From the moment President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on nearly every country, Nik Holm feared the company he leads might not survive. Terry Precision Cycling has made it 40 years with a product line specifically for women,...