Jennifer Shutt

President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will continue “however long it takes” to eliminate its missile and nuclear programs, as U.S. officials confirmed six American service members have been killed. Congress is expected to vote this week on war powers resolutions amid the escalating conflict.

The shutdown highlighted the stark differences Republicans and Democrats hold on health care as prices for insurance continue to spike.

The 222-209 vote marked the first time that chamber took up a bill since mid-September.

The move comes despite the absence of congressional action.

The finding is the sixth time this year the GAO has determined the Trump administration violated the Impoundment Control Act.

Kentucky’s Andy Beshear is among those challenging the cancellation of resilience funding.

Democrats and some Republicans have raised concerns that the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could leave holes in the country’s emergency alert system.

Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell — along with two other Republicans and every Democrat — opposed the procedural step to begin debate on the bill.

Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell appeared to reject some of the proposed foreign aid cuts, arguing they eroded American influence around the world.

Public health organizations have raised concerns about the change in policy. 

McConnell is up for reelection in 2026 and hasn’t said yet if he’ll seek another six-year term in the Senate or opt to retire.