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The House is set to pass a bill calling to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. It represents House Republicans’ first major rebuke of President Trump this year – a divide that’s hidden somewhat by his last-minute support for the measure.

The U.S. Border Patrol is playing a leading role in immigration enforcement activities far from U.S. borders. Critics say the agents’ borderland ethos results in overly aggressive tactics in urban centers – while the agency proclaims it is protecting Americans.

Federal workers return to their jobs after the government reopens, and as they catch up with missed tasks, they know another shutdown is possible soon.

With the government shutdown over, the next steps come into view: Turning the federal government back on after six weeks might not be easy, or fast.

Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans in a vote to reopen the government, which has been shut down since Oct. 1. A House vote is next. 

Fallout over Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes, a purveyor of antisemitism, is revealing divides in the conservative movement, shaped by an information environment with far fewer gatekeepers.

Some Republicans might grow wary of creating new congressional maps that give them pickup opportunities but make some GOP seats slightly less safe. Democrats might feel emboldened to push for redistricting in states beyond California.

The idea of federal subsidies to help more people afford health insurance was baked into the Affordable Care Act from the start. But they’ve grown, as has the strain of overall health care spending on federal budgets.

Democrats, after election night wins, say President Trump must negotiate to help end the shutdown. The president appeared to be shifting his tone.

The sweeping victories in states from Virginia to California show the depth and breadth of Democratic strength one year after President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory – and provide a glimpse into the mood of the electorate one year out from the 2026 midterm elections.