U.S. nuclear stockpile hit with shutdown furloughs
All 68 federal employees at a Nevada nuclear stockpile site were furloughed in the wake of the U.S. government shutdown.
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DOJ: Illegal immigrant charged with assault
An illegal immigrant from Mexico was expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday following an arrest in which he rammed law enforcement vehicles... Read More.
US and Qatar say EU climate regulations could impact LNG supplies
The U.S. Department of Energy is urging the heads of State in the European Union (EU) to repeal or significantly change climate regulations adopted... Read More.
VA secretary pleads with Democrats to end the shutdown
As part of a visit to the Washington, D.C., veterans’ medical center Wednesday, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins publicly urged Democrats in... Read More.
U.S. debt tops $38 trillion for first time
The U.S. national debt reached $38 trillion amid a partial federal government that costs taxpayers $400 million daily to pay furloughed federal workers to... Read More.
Trump defends tariffs, tells beef producers to lower prices
Cattle producers called on President Donald Trump to reverse course on a plan to import beef from Argentina as prices for the grocery store... Read More.
Record-long govt shutdown threatens food, early childhood education assistance
Senate Democrats are set to block Republicans’ government funding bill for the 12th time Wednesday, keeping the federal government shut down despite tens of... Read More.
Poll: Majority of Americans favor voter ID requirement, split on mail-in voting ban
President Donald Trump’s plans to “restore election integrity” and prevent voter fraud include banning mail-in voting and requiring that voters present identification at the... Read More.
Federal shutdown sidelines 34,000 workers in Colorado
As the federal government enters its fourth week of a shutdown, an estimated 34,000 Coloradans are currently on furlough from their federal jobs.
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Sen. Scott Wiener announces he’s running for Pelosi’s seat
State Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat and vocal opponent of the Trump administration, announced Wednesday he’s running for U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s... Read More.
