The government shutdown began Wednesday as Congress failed to pass a funding package, while President Donald Trump sees opportunity to cut federal programs and employees.

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Pelosi faces growing doubts among Dems

Some Democrats want to replace Pelosi atop their caucus.

Why the Government Fails at Welfare

The leviathan created by the modern welfare state is one of the gravest threats facing the American republican system.

A brutal North Korean Crime that must not be forgotten

Otto Warmbier was an American kid who made one foolish mistake, one that should not have cost him his life.

Zuckerberg Snubs Again....

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was not able to make time in his schedule yet again to meet at a gathering of Silicon Valley titans.

Trump to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding, Administration Will Announce Friday

The executive action is based on a 1988 Reagan regulation, but can't eliminate most of Planned Parenthood's federal funding.

US crude ends flat, settling at $71.49, as oil fails to hold gains on Iran sanctions concern

Oil prices hit $80 a barrel for the first time since November 2014...

B-52 bomber excluded from drills after North Korea complains

Joint exercises between the United States and South Korea will move forward but the B-52 strategic bomber and eight F-22 Raptors will not be

South Carolina sheriff's office responds to calls of kangaroo sighting: 'I thought dispatch was joking'

A South Carolina sheriff’s office received numerous calls of a kangaroo sighting Tuesday morning -- and responding deputies were astonished t

Women sweep to victory in House primaries

Voters decide key battleground contests in 4 states.

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump-Kim summit over South Korea-US military drills

Dictator Kim Jong-un was set to meet with U.S President Donald Trump on June 12 in Singapore but the meeting is now reportedly at risk...

Trump renews call for immigration crackdown

President Trump on Tuesday renewed his call for a crackdown on illegal immigration during an event honoring fallen law enforcement officers.

Pence Is Trying to Control Republican Politics. Trump Aides Aren’t Happy.

Representative Jeb Hensarling of Texas needed a favor: Before retiring at the end of his term, Mr. Hensarling, a powerful conservative, wante