House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., announced a long-shot plan to force the House of Representatives to vote on a three-year extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies. During a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, Jeffries said Democrats would submit a discharge petition that, if successful, would bring the subsidies to a vote in the chamber over the objection of GOP leadership, giving Democrats a way to continue pursuing their shutdown...

As lawmakers work to finalize a deal to reopen the government, aviation officials warn that the effects of the shutdown won’t disappear overnight and could drag into the busy holiday season. Rebuilding schedules, restoring staffing levels and regaining public confidence could take weeks, a reminder of how quickly political gridlock can bring the nation’s airways to a standstill. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ISSUE DESPERATE PLEA AS FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITHOUT...

President Donald Trump issued pardons for more than 70 people accused of seeking to overturn the 2020 election results.  The move largely has been viewed as a symbolic gesture, as the presidential pardons only cover federal charges and those involved don’t have any federal charges leveled against them. Among those pardoned were Trump allies like former New York City mayor and the president’s former personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani,...