Jamaal Bowman Pulls Fire Alarm Before House Vote on Stopgap Spending Bill
Mr. Bowman, a Democrat, pulled the alarm ahead of a rushed vote on a stopgap funding measure. Two investigations have been opened in the incident.
Jimmy Carter’s Birthday Party Was Rescheduled in Case of Shutdown
Anticipating its closure, the Carter library moved up celebrations for the former president, who is turning 99. As partygoers played games and ate cake, some called the deadlock in Congress…
After 7 Weeks in Burn Unit, Another Maui Fire Victim Dies
Laurie Allen had to run through a wall of flame to escape the August wildfire. Doctors went to extraordinary lengths to try and save her.
For Native American Tribes, Shutdown Stakes Are Especially High
Tribal governments are heavily dependent on federal funding because of treaties guaranteeing basic services.
Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Crash in Illinois Leaves Multiple Dead
A tanker carrying the toxic gas crashed and ruptured on Friday night, leading to an evacuation of residents within a one-mile radius of Teutopolis, Ill., officials said.
Government Hurtles Toward Shutdown as G.O.P. House Hunts for Last-Ditch Deal
There was no clear path forward in the House to keep the government funded after hard-right Republicans defeated a stopgap measure and the speaker refused to turn to Democrats for…
Lori Teresa Yearwood, Journalist of Life on the Edge, Dies at 57
Once a reporter for The Miami Herald, she became homeless. She later returned to journalism, calling on her experience to cover the continuing homelessness crisis.
Biden’s Ambitious Promise for Lead Pipe Removal Comes Under Scrutiny
A string of unexpected impediments could delay the administration’s timeline on an issue that is central to its effort to address racial disparities.
Republicans’ Promises to Combat Fentanyl Fall Flat With Some Voters
Republicans are making big promises about combating fentanyl. Their words ring hollow to some who know too much about the drug’s deadly toll.
Atlanta Revisits a 1906 Massacre Against Black Residents
Researchers say that mob violence against Black residents in 1906 played a role in Atlanta’s evolution, whether residents knew it or not.