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Government shutdowns may be fewer, but they’re increasingly disruptive

U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide.

Portland mayor demands ICE leave city after federal agents gas protesters

Agents launched tear gas at a crowd of demonstrators, including young children.

Trump announces two-year closure of Trump Kennedy Center for major renovations

President Donald Trump said the Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4, 2026, in order to carry out a two-year renovation project, promising a grand reopening.

Resurfaced photo links Mamdani to Epstein-connected publicist at New York City event

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's mother Mira Nair named in Jeffrey Epstein documents as a resurfaced photo shows Mamdani at Peggy Siegal's 2017 luncheon.

Trump backs former critic Sununu in high-stakes swing state Senate race

President Trump endorsed former critic John Sununu over ally Scott Brown in crucial New Hampshire GOP Senate primary that could determine chamber control.

California AG sues hospital that ended gender transition treatment for minors to comply with Trump policies

California officials are suing a San Diego hospital after it ended gender transition care for minors amid threats from the Trump administration.

Trump announces 2-year closure of Kennedy Center for 'complete rebuilding'

JONATHAN CARTER

President Trump on Sunday announced that the Kennedy Center would be closed for a two-year restoration beginning in July. "The Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4th, 2026, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country, whereupon we will simultaneously begin Construction of the new and spectacular Entertainment Complex," Trump wrote in a...

IBM executive praises Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick

ASHLEIGH FIELDS

IBM Vice Chair Gary Cohn on Sunday praised President Trump’s decision to appoint Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, touting him as a “traditionalist.” “I think we're very fortunate to have Kevin to be the nominee. Kevin has a unique background coming in as the chair. As you said, he was a member...

Portland mayor demands ICE leave city after federal agents use tear gas on protesters 'Sickening decisions'

Portland's mayor demanded ICE leave his city after federal agents reportedly deployed tear gas and flash-bang grenades on protesters, including children.

This week on The Hill: House races to end partial government shutdown

SUDIKSHA KOCHI

The House this week is racing to end a partial government shutdown that took effect on Saturday. The lower chamber will consider a massive funding package that includes five full-year appropriations bills and a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at preexisting levels for two weeks. The Senate passed the package last week. ...

Ken Burns: 'We have sanitized' the American Revolution

TARA SUTER

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns said the American Revolution has been “sanitized,” calling the war “dark and bloody.” “I think we have sanitized the war. And I — I think it's out of an understandable fear that if somehow we reveal how dark and bloody it is, that it will somehow diminish those big ideas in...

Pope Leo asks US, Cuba to engage in 'sincere and effective dialogue'

TARA SUTER

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday pressed the U.S. and Cuba to enter “a sincere and effective dialogue” following a recent rough patch in the two countries’ relations. “I have received the greatly troubling news regarding an increase in tensions between Cuba and the United States of America, two neighboring countries,” the pope said in a...

Raskin vows to vote to hold Clintons in contempt 'as long as Pam Bondi is part of it'

MAX REGO

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Sunday he will vote to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress so long as the lower chamber also votes on holding Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt. “I will vote yes on contempt against them and anybody else, as long...

Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj's Trump support at Grammys

JUDY KURTZ

Grammys host Trevor Noah is mocking Nicki Minaj's support for President Trump, poking fun at the rap star's recent trip to the White House. After picking out some high-profile musical artists in the audience at the 68th annual Grammy Awards — including Pharrell Williams, Jelly Roll and Miley Cyrus — on Sunday in Los Angeles, Noah...

Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

The Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission