After six weeks of gridlock, the Senate finally moved late Sunday on a short-term funding deal that could reopen the government. But the fight over health care subsidies isn’t over yet. Plus, President Donald Trump is floating a new “tariff dividend,” saying most Americans could see a $2,000 payout as a reward for the nation’s “booming economy.” But so far, his team admits there’s no formal plan and few details on how it would actually work. And, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is officially in place. This year, a 75-foot Norway spruce made the 150-mile trip from upstate New York to Midtown Manhattan. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.

Flight cutbacks begin Friday as the government shutdown continues. Long lines, exhausted travelers and increasing fears that the system could collapse before the holidays build up. Plus, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully restore November’s SNAP benefits, rejecting its plan to send partial payments during the shutdown. And Tesla shareholders have approved a massive pay deal for Elon Musk — one that could make him the world’s first trillionaire. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

The federal shutdown is now hitting the skies. With thousands of flights on the chopping block, air traffic control shortages are forcing major cutbacks. Plus, at least a dozen people are dead after a UPS cargo plane exploded during takeoff in Louisville. Investigators say the jet barely cleared the runway before a huge fireball lit up the sky. And fresh off big election wins, Democrats are doubling down, and that could spell trouble for any deal to reopen the government. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.

Democrats swept major elections nationwide — flipping Virginia, holding onto New Jersey and making history in New York City where 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani became the city’s first Muslim mayor. Plus, a UPS cargo jet burst into flames after crashing shortly after takeoff from a U.S. airport, killing several people on board and on the ground. And, this morning, the Supreme Court is taking up one of the most consequential economic cases in years: whether President Donald Trump had the legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.

From New York City’s high-stakes mayoral race to governor’s contests in New Jersey and Virginia, voters head to the polls in elections that could shape both parties heading into next year’s midterms. Plus, the nation remembers former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died at 84. One of the most powerful and polarizing figures in modern American politics. And SNAP payments are being cut in half this month as the shutdown drags on. The White House says it’s doing what it can within the law; Democrats call that an excuse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

President Donald Trump remains firm, stating the government stays shut until Democrats drop their health care demands — urging a few to cross the aisle and resolve the standoff. Plus, flight delays are mounting as unpaid air traffic controllers reach a breaking point. The transportation secretary warns it’s only going to get worse. And a federal court says there’s no rebellion in Portland, ruling that the president exceeded his authority by trying to send in the National Guard. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

President Trump is calling on Senate Republicans to take drastic action to end the government shutdown — even urging them to “go nuclear” and scrap the filibuster rule that requires 60 votes to pass most legislation. Plus, a federal judge in Boston signaled she’s prepared to step in and order the government to use emergency funds to keep food stamp payments going. The ruling could offer temporary relief for more than 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits each month. And in California, another museum heist — this one at a storage site for the Oakland Museum of California. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

President Donald Trump has described his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as “amazing,” highlighting what he claims are significant wins on trade, technology and fentanyl. However, his warning to potentially resume nuclear testing is raising concern worldwide. Plus, Hurricane Melissa continues its destructive path through the Caribbean. After hitting Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, the powerful Category 3 storm is now approaching the Bahamas. And new arrests in the jewel heist that shocked Paris. Investigators say they’re finally closing in on the crew responsible for the daring theft at the Louvre. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica as a Category 5, and now it’s hitting Cuba with dangerous Category 3 winds and flooding rain. It moves to the Bahamas next, bringing life-threatening conditions across the Caribbean. Plus, President Donald Trump’s high-stakes Asia tour rolled into South Korea, where he was awarded the country’s highest honor. But all eyes are looking ahead to Thursday’s face-to-face with China’s Xi Jinping. And thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA officers are working without pay. Now, fellow employees and volunteers are stepping up with food drives and free meals to keep them going until paychecks return. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica as a Category 5 storm Tuesday morning, with winds reaching 175 mph and causing catastrophic rainfall. It is now the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the country. Plus, President Donald Trump addressed U.S. troops in Japan overnight, thanking them for their service and reaffirming America’s alliance in the region. And baseball fans are still buzzing after one of the longest World Series games ever — 18 innings of drama between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.

President Donald Trump is in Japan after starting his Asia tour — and he predicts that a major trade deal with China could be just days away. Plus, U.S. military power is moving closer to Venezuela. The USS Gravely has docked in Trinidad as a show of force. Caracas is calling it a “hostile provocation.” And Hurricane Melissa has exploded into a Category 5 storm, unleashing torrential rain across Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

President Donald Trump has ended all trade negotiations with Canada, furious over a new ad that uses Ronald Reagan’s own words against tariffs. Plus, federal investigators say a major gambling operation connected to organized crime has disrupted the NBA. And one Hall of Famer is among those involved in the scheme. And new video shows the Louvre thieves making their getaway on a construction cherry picker. The latest twist in France’s “heist of the century.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

President Donald Trump once promised his new White House ballroom would “respect” the existing building. Now, the entire East Wing is being demolished to make room for it, and critics aren’t happy. Plus, the gloves came off in New York’s final mayoral debate. Zohran Mamdani went straight at Andrew Cuomo — even pointing out one of his accusers in the audience. And despite backlash, the NFL is sticking with Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headliner. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

Three weeks in, the government remains shut down, and President Donald Trump tells GOP senators not to “be extorted” by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats warn that millions could face higher premiums if a deal isn’t reached soon. Plus, The New York Times reported Trump has demanded $230 million from the Justice Department for past investigations, but he insists he’ll donate the money to charity. And the Louvre reopened this morning after a $102 million jewel heist, but the hunt for the stolen crown jewels continues. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

A federal appeals court has permitted President Donald Trump to send the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, overturning a lower court decision. However, the state’s officials warn it sets a dangerous precedent. Plus, Atlanta police said a family’s quick call stopped a possible mass shooting. Officers arrested a man they claimed threatened a “shoot-up” at the world’s busiest airport. And demolition has begun at the White House as crews tear into the East Wing. But the president’s critics say this is one step too far. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

Gaza’s fragile peace deal hangs by a thread after a deadly weekend of airstrikes, accusations and denials. Israel claimed Hamas violated the ceasefire, while Hamas says Israel overreacted. Plus, the internet hits a wall this morning after an Amazon Web Services outage takes down major sites worldwide — from Snapchat and Robinhood to McDonald’s and Hulu. And a bold daylight theft at the Louvre has left France stunned. Thieves disappeared with eight of the French Crown Jewels. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, October 20, 2025.

John Bolton, a former Trump national security adviser and now a vocal critic of Trump, has been indicted on 18 counts related to violations of the Espionage Act. Here’s what Bolton is accused of doing with government documents and how the president reacted.  Plus, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet for a second time. Learn where the meeting will take place and what Trump commented about a long phone call with the Russian leader.  And Trump announced plans to lower the cost of in vitro fertilization. How the government is partnering with the largest manufacturer to reduce fertility drug prices. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, October 17, 2025.

The ceasefire in Gaza is already facing difficulties, with the return of dead Israelis increasingly becoming a grim tally. Plus, could the U.S. initiate attacks on Venezuela? What President Donald Trump mentioned regarding the possibility of taking more aggressive actions than just sinking boats.   And a final report explains why searching for the Titanic wreckage led to a catastrophic and deadly implosion. It details how flawed engineering caused the failure of the Titan submersible.  These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

Despite a signed peace deal, unrest persists in the streets of Gaza. From Hamas disarming to humanitarian aid not being permitted through, there are still big questions unresolved.   Plus, President Donald Trump praised a blast off the coast of Venezuela as another blow to drug trafficking in the Caribbean and what he calls a designated terrorist organization route.   And Los Angeles declared a state of emergency, but not for a natural disaster. The move pits the local government against the feds when it comes to immigration enforcement. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

A fragile but historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is now active, but the hardest part may just be starting. Plus, a new media policy at the Defense Department has sparked rare unity across the press. Major outlets from The New York Times to Newsmax have refused to sign the Pentagon’s new rules limiting how reporters gather information about the military. And Amazon is gearing up for the holidays with plans to hire 250,000 workers nationwide. It’s one of the few companies going big this season as retailers scale back on holiday hiring. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.