The Senate has moved forward on a short-term deal that would avert a government shutdown and would provide funding for the government through Feb. 8. The bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday, would also fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program for six years. It now heads to President Donald Trump’s […]

As the looming government shutdown approaches just days away, there appears to be no agreement in sight. Both Democrats and Republicans are refusing to budge and both sides are full of demands that are preventing a possible compromise and resolution. The government shutdown would be the third one of the year and the longest in […]

Former FBI Counterintelligence Division Chief Frank McGonigal pleaded guilty Thursday to his role in a scheme to hide a $2 million payment to an unidentified person. McGonigal, 63, admitted to a single felony charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and obstruction of justice a day before his trial was set to begin. He faces […]

The United States is considering a plan to create new and expand existing manufacturing sites in Africa to help meet the anticipated surge in global demand for electric vehicles and their key batteries, which are in short supply. Under the plan, the U.S. government could partner with African countries to establish new battery and EV […]

for Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making a serious, last-minute push to bolster support for his country among U.S. government officials. Mr. Zelensky traveled to Washington this week amid major pressure for the stateless nation, which faces a simmering conflict with Russia and a diplomatic standoff with the European Union. The two-day tour includes […]