President Trump is calling on Congress to reopen the government, even if it means ending the filibuster. That comes as SNAP, or food stamps, are set to expire tomorrow. Despite the White House’s frustration at the political impasse in Congress, Republicans on Capitol Hill have opposed such a measure. Meanwhile, two judges have ordered the federal government to continue paying SNAP benefits using contingency funds, but the agriculture secretary says the USDA is not permitted to do so without an appropriation from Congress.

Authorities made multiple arrests this morning after the FBI said it disrupted a plot for an attack in Michigan. Officials say the suspects were planning a violent act over the Halloween weekend.

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The D.C. district court judge found that the proof-of-citizenship directive is an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers.

President Trump has announced new trade deals following his meeting with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping, with agreements focusing on fentanyl, rare earths, and soybean purchases. The president also directed the Pentagon to immediately resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other countries’ testing programs, specifically referring to Russia and China.

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and millions of Americans are set to lose food assistance benefits this weekend. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency to issue $65 million in assistance to food banks. Meanwhile, a federal judge appears poised to order the government to disburse food stamps amid the ongoing shutdown.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says ICE will not pause operations on Halloween. The statement comes in response to a request from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

President Donald Trump is just hours away from his high-stakes meeting with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The meeting comes amid heightened trade tensions. Trump says he expects it to last three to four hours. While the two have met previously, this will be their first sit-down of Trump’s second term.

More than 130 people are reported dead in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after police carried out the largest operation against organized crime gangs in the city’s history. Opinions on the operation are divided within the country.

Hurricane Melissa has slammed Cuba, causing widespread devastation across the Caribbean. Recovery and relief efforts are now underway as communities begin the long process of cleanup and rebuilding.

In a strong show of force just two days before his high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declared the U.S.-Japan “golden age” military alliance before 6,000 American troops in Yokosuka. The president also signed another agreement aimed at breaking China’s near-monopoly on rare earth resources.

As the government shutdown stretches into Day 27, the Senate has rejected the Republican-backed funding bill to reopen the government for the 13th time. The food stamp program, SNAP, is set to lose funding within days, prompting more than two dozen Democratic-led states to sue the Trump administration. Meanwhile, a judge has extended the order blocking the administration from laying off federal workers during the shutdown.

Israeli forces have launched a series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. The strikes come after Israel accused the Hamas terrorist group of violating ceasefire terms and staging a fake discovery of a hostage’s body in the territory.

After receiving a royal welcome from the Japanese Emperor and expressing optimism about a trade deal with China, President Trump will meet with Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday for trade and security talks. Trump also commented on the possibility of a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

President Trump has issued a warning after Russia announced a nuclear missile test. He dismissed claims that the weapon could reach the United States and pointed to a U.S. nuclear submarine positioned near Russia as part of the country’s defense posture.

Hurricane Melissa underwent extreme rapid intensification over the weekend and continues to strengthen. The rare Category 5 has winds of 175 mph, with stronger gusts, making it the strongest storm on the planet this year.

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the the louvre heist investigation. Details on where prosecutors say they made the arrests and more.

Three countries in six days, a trade deal and a peace deal. Details on what to look out for on President Trump’s Asia trip.

Updates from Portland and a long-running encampment outside of an Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement Facility. Correspondent Jason Blair reports from the scene.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling media today a trade framework with China has been reached. A guest joins us to unpack what that means for the anticipated face-to-face meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Can we “resistance-train” the brain the way that we do the body to keep it running healthier for longer? Vital Signs’ Brendon Fallon shares insights from a professor of medicine and brain-health expert.

And, with the hustle and bustle of modern life, one ancient institution is still standing strong: Athenaeums. Find out how these historic libraries continue to offer a sense of belonging and remains a living museum of knowledge.

President Donald Trump has set off on his Asia tour. On his agenda are meetings with key leaders, including Japan’s new prime minister and China’s Xi Jinping, as well as attending the signing of another peace deal. On his way to Malaysia, Trump stopped to refuel in Qatar and hosted both the emir of Qatar and the country’s prime minister aboard Air Force One.

Early voting is underway in New York City’s mayoral race. Meanwhile, leading mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been sent a cease-and-desist letter by the New York Knicks for using a logo strikingly similar to theirs in a recent campaign commercial.

Protests continue outside the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, with multiple altercations breaking out overnight. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has paused the previous order allowing National Guard deployment in the city. A decision is expected on Monday.

President Trump has announced he’s ending trade negotiations with Canada after the Ontario government ran an anti-tariff ad campaign. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, after speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney, said the ad will be taken down effective Monday.

The Department of War has deployed the U.S.’s most advanced aircraft carrier to the South Caribbean Sea. The Pentagon has also confirmed a ninth strike on a drug-smuggling vessel. These moves are part of the Trump administration’s campaign against foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

New York Attorney General Letitia James denied felony charges of bank fraud at her arraignment hearing on Friday. She pleaded not guilty to the fraud charges and to a charge of making false statements to a financial institution. James is accused of attempting to defraud two financial institutions by misrepresenting a three-bedroom property in 2020.

President Trump is touting the successes of his Homeland Security task forces’ war on cartels. He’s also calling off a federal surge in San Francisco while eyeing Chicago, Portland, and Memphis.

The U.S. is hitting major Russian oil companies with sanctions, and EU member states have also agreed on further measures against Moscow. The Kremlin is already responding. Meanwhile, U.S. officials continue to work with Israel and other allies in the Middle East on the Gaza peace plan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel soon after Vice President J.D. Vance departed the country.

More than 30 people, including current and former NBA stars, have been arrested in a federal gambling operation. Investigators say players faked injuries and ran mafia-backed poker games in one of the biggest sports scandals in years.

President Trump on Wednesday imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia for the first time in his second term, targeting oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft. He also canceled an anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he met NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House.