The federal government shut down today after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a stop-gap spending measure. Senate Democrats blocked a procedural vote to reconsider a bill that would have temporarily reopened the government. The lapse in funding affects millions of federal workers as the debate over government spending continues.

Vice President JD Vance, in a surprise appearance at the White House briefing today, called on moderate Democrats to join Republicans in voting to keep the government open. He also said he doesn’t believe the shutdown will last long. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security says its operations will continue despite the funding lapse.

The Supreme Court today deferred the Trump administration’s request to overturn an injunction blocking President Trump’s effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Cook will remain in office until at least January 2026.

With just hours left before government funding is set to expire, Democrats and Republicans are holding their ground, raising the likelihood of a shutdown. Federal agencies are bracing for impact as they prepare to furlough thousands of workers.

At the White House, President Trump, joined by Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, announced that Pfizer will significantly lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing. Trump said the medicines will be available for direct purchase through a new federal website called Trump RX.

Speaking to top military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico today, President Trump said America is facing “an invasion from within.” He touted the deployment of troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., to protect federal buildings and curb crime, and discussed plans for additional deployments to Chicago and Portland.

President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today, unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Trump said the plan would bring an immediate cease-fire once both sides agree. Alongside peace efforts, the president also teased a tariff plan that could shake up Hollywood, pledging to impose a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the United States.

With less than 48 hours until a potential government shutdown, the top four congressional leaders—two Republicans and two Democrats—met with Trump at the White House today. House Republicans have already passed a continuing resolution to extend current funding levels while bipartisan negotiations continue.

The investigation into Sunday’s Michigan church shooting continues. Authorities say the suspect, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove through the front doors and opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle. Four people were killed and eight injured, with two still in critical condition. Officials are working to determine the motive for the attack.

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A gunman opens fire at a church in Michigan. At least one person is reported dead, but police say they expect to find more victims. Arian Pasdar has how president Trump is responding.

Propane tanks and cars are drifting through the streets in a small Arizona mining City after intense flooding. Four people have died and rescue teams are searching for a missing person.

U-N sanctions are back on Iran over its nuclear program. Meanwhile, a U-S citizen wrongfully detained in Afghanistan is now free.

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And, a million-year-old skull is challenging scientific theories about the timeline of human origins. The relic was discovered decades ago in central China. Find out why new analysis could change everything.

President Donald Trump has ordered troops to be deployed to Portland to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, saying it’s in response to attacks by Antifa and other domestic extremists.

The State Department is moving to revoke the Colombian president’s visa after he urged U.S. soldiers to disobey Trump’s orders.

Trump touted a proposed TikTok deal this week, saying it addresses national security concerns. A social media expert joins us to examine whether the plan will truly keep Americans’ data safe.

FBI Director Kash Patel pushed back today after being accused of politicizing law enforcement. His remarks come a day after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for making false statements to a Senate panel. President Donald Trump says he expects more indictments to follow.

At the United Nations, dozens of delegates walked out just before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his speech. This comes as Trump teases a possible peace deal in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, frontline states in the European Union have agreed on the need for a “drone wall,” citing repeated airspace violations by Russian fighter jets and drones reported by several EU and NATO members.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday paving the way for a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States. Under the plan, the app and its algorithms would be owned and controlled by majority American investors. The president also authorized the use of the death penalty in Washington and said he plans to sign another executive order this week aimed at dismantling “domestic terrorism networks.”

New evidence has been released in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE facility. Authorities say handwritten notes reveal that ICE personnel and property—not detainees—were the intended targets, and that the suspected shooter did not expect to survive the attack.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is bracing for a possible government shutdown, advising federal agencies to prepare reduction-in-force plans for layoffs. Senate Democrats continue to hold firm on allowing government funding to lapse.

One detainee is dead and two others remain in critical condition after a sniper targeted an ICE field office in Dallas, Texas. Authorities say the suspected shooter died by suicide, and anti-ICE messages were found on ammunition at the scene. The White House responded to the shooting, calling for an end to anti-ICE rhetoric.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations on Wednesday, warning that the world is experiencing the most destructive arms race in human history and that Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to expand his war beyond Ukraine. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

The White House also said the Secret Service is investigating a tech malfunction at the United Nations on Tuesday, when an escalator stopped working halfway up with President Trump and First Lady Melania on it. Additionally, President Trump is hinting at a lawsuit against ABC over the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach last year has been found guilty. A jury on Tuesday convicted Ryan Routh on all five charges, including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number. After the verdict, Routh tried to stab himself with a pen in the Florida courtroom but was quickly restrained by officers.

Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine, now suggesting the country should fight to retake all land seized by Russia. The reversal comes after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the 80th U.N. General Assembly. Trump also criticized the U.N.’s funding of “uncontrolled migration,” calling it “the number one political issue of our time.”

Not all stations are on board as ABC brings back "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Nexstar Media Group has joined Sinclair Broadcast Group in refusing to air the program. ABC suspended Kimmel last week after remarks he made about the assassination of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk.

The Trump administration has announced a finding that shows Tylenol use in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of autism. Officials say pregnant women should generally not take the drug unless they have very serious fevers.

The Supreme Court has temporarily upheld President Donald Trump’s authority to fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member Rebecca Slaughter. The nation’s highest court will hear the case in December and reconsider a decades-old precedent that limits who the president can fire.

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show is returning to the air this Tuesday, after it was suspended over remarks Kimmel made regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. ABC's parent company, Disney, said it has spent recent days having thoughtful conversations with Kimmel.