The U.S. federal government shutdown surpassed the previous record for the longest in the nation's history on Wednesday.

Trump said he held a call with Israeli PM Netanyahu and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to discuss the agreement.

Prosecutors are looking into Bowser’s trip to see if it broke bribery or campaign finance laws, the Washington Post reports.

Airlines, unions, and officials continue to express concern as service reductions spread across core functions of government.

Shareholders of Musk's company approved a pay package that could see the CEO receive as much as $1 trillion over a decade.

Justice Jackson issued a new warning after the High Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration.

The decision marks another victory for President Donald Trump on the court’s emergency docket.

His comments came a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to say whether the administration had a contingency plan.

Senator Jim Justice warns that the GOP needs to address voters concerns ahead of the 2026 elections.

Detainees in ICE custody may participate in voluntary work programs within detention facilities, according to ICE policy.

The president has called for the "termination of the filibuster" in the U.S. Senate.

President Donald Trump said a celebration dinner was cheaper this year than under the Biden administration.

Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to ever serve as House Speaker, announced her retirement on Thursday.

"I told them I'm not going, I'm not gonna represent our country there," Trump said.

The most recent election results suggest that the Democratic party has revived its appeal with Gen Z voters, and even young men.

Mamdani has made higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations a central pillar of his economic agenda.

A home sells for more than $700,000 over asking price as the housing market remains inflated in the San Francisco Bay Area.

According to publicly available flight-tracker data, both aircraft are operational Boeing B‑52H Stratofortress models.

Pirro's team initially wanted to charge Sean Dunn with a felony—but a grand jury declined to indict him on those charge.

Novo Nordisk Executive Gordon Findlay collapsed behind President Donald Trump during an Oval Office press conference on Thursday.

Ellis issued a preliminary injunction in response to a suit alleging agents used excessive force during an immigration crackdown.

Republicans are already seeking to tie other Democrats to Mamdani ahead of the midterms and 2028 presidential race.

Japan has authorized riot police to use rifles and cull bears, after a surge in attacks in several areas.

Pelosi announced that she will not seek re-election after her 20 terms in the U.S. House.

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Dr. Amy Flaster joined the company last year as the chief medical officer of Cigna Healthcare.

Among young male voters, 38 percent would vote for the California governor in 2028 compared to 33 percent for the vice president.

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After some personal research, Barbara Okeke discovered the pattern was "uncommon but not abnormal."

Approximately 42 million Americans enrolled in SNAP faced a major cutback amid the shutdown.

A Texas woman was surprised when she sat in the bathroom and noticed eyes staring back at her.

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Many Newsweek readers questioned the legality of Trump's strikes on alleged drug boats, although some were supportive.

Barrett’s exchange with Trump’s attorney revealed deep skepticism about presidential power under emergency law.

Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is due to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.

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Historically, the party holding the presidency almost always loses ground in midterm congressional elections.

“I’m hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action,” Trump said.

Conservatives were weighing why they lost out—and pointed to the national picture as a reason.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he might be working to denuclearize with Russia and China.

"We know that the issues are not simply black and white," Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah told Newsweek.

As Democrats are riding the high of several notable electoral victories on Tuesday, the outlook for 2026 appears a bit tougher.

Putin “has instructed to assess whether it is necessary to begin preparations” for nuclear tests.

Margret Rojas, 38, told Newsweek about the “emotional” moment that has touched hearts of over half a million viewers on Instagram.

Recent Democratic victories have prompted public criticism and questions from high-profile conservative figures.

Numerous recalls have been issued this year due to the potential for damaged products and undeclared food allergens.

Silver lamented that polls were "not great" ahead of Democrats' election sweep on Tuesday.

The San Francisco 49ers announced a practice decision regarding quarterback Brock Purdy as the team prepares for Week 10.