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.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said 776 workers would receive checks for maintaining perfect attendance through the historic government shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GOP divide over Epstein files & Trump 'quiet piggy' comment
President Trump signed a bill ordering the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, but the Republican divide remains. Plus, discussing President Trump's controversial comment to a female reporter
President Trump signed a bill ordering the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, but the Republican divide remains. Plus, discussing President Trump's controversial comment to a female reporter
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Congress passes bill to force release of Epstein files
Lawmakers in Congress pass a bill to force the United States Department of Justice to release the files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Oakland University Dave Dulio answers your questions about what comes next, and the possible political fallout.
Lawmakers in Congress pass a bill to force the United States Department of Justice to release the files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Oakland University Dave Dulio answers your questions about what comes next, and the possible political fallout.
Who voted no in the release of the Epstein files in the House?
The bill to release the Epstein files was passed with nearly unanimous agreement - except for one House member.
The bill to release the Epstein files was passed with nearly unanimous agreement - except for one House member.
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.
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.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Upcoming vote in fight over Epstein files
The house gets ready to take a major vote over forcing the justice department to release the Epstein files. Plus, The Pulse takes your questions about the economy to Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner
The house gets ready to take a major vote over forcing the justice department to release the Epstein files. Plus, The Pulse takes your questions about the economy to Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner
All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know
The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.
The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Trump directive on Epstein case & Dingell discusses healthcare fight
President Trump directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Epstein case, but there’s a major catch: she’s investigating democrats specifically. Plus, what Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says about the healthcare battle after a deal is reached to reopen the government.
President Trump directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Epstein case, but there’s a major catch: she’s investigating democrats specifically. Plus, what Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says about the healthcare battle after a deal is reached to reopen the government.
What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.