Trump shifts to economic messaging with South American grocery deals after months denying tariff impacts

Administration reverses months of denial, admits tariffs drove up prices it promised wouldn't rise

Air travel disruptions persist after shutdown as FAA orders continued 6% flight cancellations

Flight chaos continues even after shutdown ends as controllers recover from unpaid work

DOJ sues California over Prop 50 redistricting map while Texas and Florida Republican gerrymanders go unchallenged

AG Pam Bondi sued to block California's voter-approved map but left GOP-drawn maps in Texas and Florida untouched

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, putting spotlight on progressive ideology

Progressive victory in America's largest city signals shift in Democratic Party priorities

Melania Trump launches "Fostering the Future" initiative pairing federal resources with private partners

First Lady launches initiative for foster youth days after shutdown delayed their services

SNAP restoration creates chaos as some states get full benefits while others get nothing

States scramble to restore food aid as federal guidance creates confusion for 42 million Americans

Federal judge orders 615 people arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown granted bond by Nov. 21

Judge orders mass releases after finding immigration arrests violated constitutional rights

Judge hears challenge to Lindsey Halligan appointment as Comey and James seek case dismissal

Comey and James argue prosecutor lacked authority as missing grand jury transcripts emerge in court challenge

McConnell adds hemp ban to shutdown bill, threatening $28 billion industry and 300,000 jobs

McConnell adds provision destroying industry he helped create, closing loophole in his own 2018 Farm Bill