The federal government reopens after a lengthy shutdown. Questions linger on the Farm Bill extension and funding and lawmakers explain support for keeping the shutdown going.

New Epstein documents put heat on Trump, as House Democrats try to force a vote on health insurance tax credits and federal incentives mean more local police are enforcing immigration, despite wrongful ICE arrests in Illinois.

Lawmakers race to end the longest shutdown in history, as food aid and safety net services hang in the balance. Utah's redistricting ruling reshapes that state's congressional maps and the U.S. expands its naval presence in Latin America.

The Senate seems ready to end the government shutdown. Democratic candidates run on the promise of standing up to Trump and election security could be a top issue in the 2026 elections.

Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, flyers begin to feel the government shutdown, anti-ICE organizers encourage lawful resistance and postal workers aim to rally local governments in support of the USPS.

President Trump blames GOP losses in key governor races on the government shutdown. Republicans sue to block California s new voter maps and SCOTUS hears a case on the legality of the president's tariffs.

Democrats notch key governor race victories, a possible sign of Trump's weaknesses in the midterms. The government shutdown becomes the longest one ever, as California looks likely to move towards redistricting.

Californians will vote on a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting. The Trump Administration will partially fund SNAP and advocates worry about racial profiling amid intensified immigration raids.

Nebraska farmers struggle as the shutdown stalls loans and delays the Farm Bill. Indiana Republicans clash over redistricting and policy experts warn millions could lose Affordable Care Act coverage without tax credits.