The U. S. government shutdown, the longest in history, is about to end. The House is set to vote on a spending bill that the Senate already passed. President Trump supports this deal, and if it passes, federal services and agencies will reopen right away. This bill keeps the government running until January 2026. Some agencies, like the Department of Agriculture and...
Joey Graziadei, the winner of season 33, made a big splash with his cha-cha and freestyle dances. He and his partner, Jenna Johnson, scored big, with a perfect 30 for their cha-cha and a 29 for their freestyle. Graziadei was overjoyed, calling the whole experience "unbelievable. " He's been engaged to Kelsey Anderson since 2024, and the couple lives in Los Angeles. ...
Week 11 of the fantasy football season is here, and it's time to set your lineups. The top wide receivers to consider are Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. They are the best picks for your team. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CeeDee Lamb, and Amon-Ra St. Brown are also strong choices. Puka Nacua, Emeka Egbuka, Ladd McConkey, Nico Collins, and Marvin Harrison Jr. are among the...
The U. S. House of Representatives hurried back to Washington, dealing with major travel disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown. With countless flights grounded, some representatives chose alternative travel methods. One Republican representative from Wisconsin decided to drive 16 hours to reach the capital, citing the unpredictability of air travel. ...
The recent deal to end the longest government shutdown in U. S. history has sparked a wave of criticism from many House Democrats, particularly those representing Orange County. The bipartisan agreement, which aims to restart federal services and provide backpay to furloughed workers, has been met with skepticism due to its lack of immediate action on expiring health...
A deal to end the record-long government shutdown has been struck, but it's not all smooth sailing for Democrats. Eight Senate Democrats joined forces with Republicans to push forward a plan to reopen the government. This agreement still needs final approval from the Senate, a nod from the House, and President Trump's signature to become law. The deal includes fundi...
President Trump has been handing out pardons and sentence reductions like candy. Recently, he pardoned former aide Rudy Giuliani, ex-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and others accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election results. But that's not all. He's also shown mercy to former U. S. Rep. George Santos and the ex-CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange, Chang...
In a surprising twist, eight Democratic senators joined forces with Republicans to break the government shutdown deadlock. This decision came after intense internal debates within the Democratic party, highlighting the challenges of finding common ground in politics. The final vote was 60 in favor and 40 against, a significant moment that signaled an end to the shut...
The New England Patriots showed their strength on the field, securing their seventh straight win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 28-23. The game was intense, with both teams showing strong offense and defense. TreVeyon Henderson was a standout player for the Patriots, scoring two touchdowns with impressive runs of 69 and 55 yards. He finished t...
Lewiston's recent local elections were a mix of surprises and predictability. Despite dull campaigns with minimal advertising and door-to-door activity, voter turnout was surprisingly high at 34%. This was a significant jump from the 18. 93% turnout in 2023, though still below the 42. 9% seen in 2021 during a major change in city governance. Incumbents dominated the...