The United States is now one month into the government shutdown. With food stamps set to lapse, some state governments are resorting to emergency measures. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump called on Republicans to "Get rid of the Filibuster," thereby bypassing the need to rely on votes from Senate Democrats. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will join House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to address the media on the shutdown.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced on X that the agency prevented "a potential terrorist attack" over Halloween weekend. He said the FBI arrested multiple suspects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack.

During an interview on Fox Business on Thursday morning, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China could sign a trade agreement as soon as next week. He also said the United States would enact a one-year suspension of Entity List restrictions. China has agreed to purchase millions of metric tons of U.S. soybeans in the coming years, said Bessent.

Hurricane Melissa churned across the Atlantic Ocean toward Bermuda on Thursday after thrashing Cuba's second-biggest city, unleashing devastation on Jamaica and drenching Haiti. According to the National Hurricane Center, Melissa weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moved northeast through the Bahamas on Thursday morning.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States and South Korea had "pretty much finalized" a deal on trade. His comments came at a dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, after a lavish welcome and gift-giving ceremony where Trump was awarded the country's highest award. The two allies unveiled a deal in late July under which Seoul would avoid the worst of U.S. tariffs on its imports.

Hurricane Melissa is making its way across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, a day after making landfall in Jamaica as one of the region's strongest storms on record. Cuban authorities have evacuated more than 735,000 people. Melissa rapidly strengthened in recent days, making forecasting more difficult.

President Donald Trump met with business leaders in Japan on Tuesday. Around 20 companies from Japan and the United States are exploring projects related to Tokyo’s pledge to invest $490 billion in America. The president said the U.S.–Japan partnership is a cornerstone of mutual prosperity and Asian-Pacific security.

Hurricane Melissa reached category 5 status on Monday, making it the strongest Atlantic storm so far this year. Melissa is currently bearing down on Jamaica. The island nation hasn't taken a direct hit from a hurricane in more than a decade.

President Donald Trump was greeted by Japan's head of state Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in the heart of Tokyo on Monday, as part of the president’s Asia trip aimed at securing trade deals, investment, and increased defense spending. Trump will meet with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Tuesday.

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet went down in the South China Sea in two separate incidents on Sunday. All five personnel involved in the two incidents—three onboard the helicopter and two onboard the fighter jet—were recovered safely. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the crashes could have been caused by “bad fuel.” He ruled out foul play and said there was nothing to hide.

President Donald Trump begins his high-stakes Asia trip by brokering a peace deal in Malaysia—and signs a flurry of trade agreements after issuing a warning to Hamas.

Clashes broke out overnight outside Portland’s ICE facility. Meanwhile, National Guard deployment is on hold as the courts weigh a decision.

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

The holiday season is approaching, and the gridlock on Capitol Hill could affect people’s travel plans. The Trump administration and Republican leaders in Congress warned on Thursday that flight disruptions would increase as the government shutdown enters its fourth week. At present, approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers are working without pay. The controllers’ first missed paycheck will come due on Oct. 28, which is expected to cause more absences among workers.

An illegal immigrant truck driver from India is accused of causing a fiery crash that killed three people in Southern California. Federal officials now say the driver involved should not have had a commercial license.

As the government shutdown entered its 23rd day, senators have failed to reopen the government for the 12th time. A vote planned for Thursday afternoon aims to pay federal workers on the job during the shutdown. One Democratic senator is vowing to continue to "put country over party" as he repeatedly breaks ranks in both word and action.

Vice President JD Vance criticized the Israeli parliament's vote on West Bank annexation on Thursday, saying it amounted to an insult and went against the Trump administration's policies and efforts to ensure that the U.S.-brokered cease-fire between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group holds in Gaza. The Israeli parliament on Wednesday narrowly passed a symbolic preliminary vote in support of annexing the occupied West Bank.

Ukraine said Russia launched more than 400 drones and nearly 30 missiles in an overnight attack, killing six people. The air assault targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure—the latest Russian attempt to cripple the country’s energy system as winter approaches. The attack followed President Donald Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that he is holding off on plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A routine immigration enforcement sweep in New York City's Chinatown district escalated quickly on Tuesday. Federal agents with ICE and Border Patrol moved in on street vendors accused of selling counterfeit handbags and electronics. Crowds gathered within minutes, shouting and blocking agents’ vehicles. Homeland Security later said the operation was part of a broader crackdown on sellers of counterfeit goods.

Vice President JD Vance is in Israel as Washington tries to stabilize the first phase of the Gaza cease-fire and push Israel and the Hamas terrorist group toward the next phase. Vance will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hold a press conference later on Tuesday.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that President Donald Trump can deploy National Guard troops into Portland. The three-judge panel granted the Justice Department’s request to lift a lower court block on the deployment. The court said the move was an appropriate response after protesters damaged a federal building and threatened ICE officers.