What we know about Friday’s Trump-Mamdani meeting
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
Trump admin gives $10k bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during government shutdown
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said 776 workers would receive checks for maintaining perfect attendance through the historic government shutdown.
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
CDC changes website to question safety of vaccines, disproven links to autism
The CDC website was updated late Wednesday without warning, sparking quick backlash from public health experts.
Dick Cheney Funeral: Former VP remembered at Washington National Cathedral memorial service
Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Trump approval rating hits record low in FOX News poll
President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.
Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know
The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein files: When will they be released?
The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.
More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know
The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
King County Council passes $20 billion budget proposal
The King County Council approved its $20.16 billion budget for 2026-2027, focusing on transit, law and justice, and community investments.
Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files
Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.



















