This fall’s race for Virginia governor offers Democrats a chance to start recovering from stinging losses in last year’s presidential election. It also brings the risk that the party could slip further into the doldrums that hurt its brand with voters around the country in 2024. The Nov. 4 elections for governor of Virginia —…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Two men were found dead in basement apartments after heavy downpours brought flash flooding to New York City on Thursday, according to emergency response teams. A 39-year-old Brooklyn resident was pronounced dead after he was trapped in his flooded basement apartment at 564 Kingston Ave. in East Flatbush, police said. In Washington Heights, a 43-year-old…
The attacks, which have killed at least 61 people, are threatening the region’s fishing, shipping and tourism industries and exposing differences among leaders. In Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean island nation so close to Venezuela that on a clear day it’s visible, the second homes off the northwestern coast lie empty. Fishers are staying close…
Tensions are rising in both parties as more than 40 million low-income Americans are poised to go without grocery assistance starting this weekend when the government shutdown hits the one-month mark. Families who receive financial support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would normally receive benefits on Saturday for November, but those funds aren’t…
The U.S. Capitol building, weeks into the continuing U.S. government shutdown, in Washington on Oct. 27, 2025. Kylie Cooper | Reuters Open enrollment for health insurance bought on the Affordable Care Act marketplace starts Nov. 1 in most states — but millions of people may get a financial surprise when they try to sign up. That’s because a congressional…
What to know about Affordable Care Act open enrollment and its rising costs. Zohran Mamdani shares his thoughts on Trump, Schumer and democratic socialism. And, Zach Bryan’s preview of a new song divides his hometown over immigration. Here’s what to know today. ACA costs set to rise with no movement on shutdown Affordable Care Act…
Nearly one month into the government shutdown, the vibes might finally be shifting. A looming cliff of crucial deadlines, plus fresh outside pressure, is adding new urgency into bipartisan conversations that have been sputtering for weeks. “I think they’ve picked up,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune told POLITICO about the rank-and-file bipartisan talks. “Deadlines have…
• Trump in Asia: After President Donald Trump met with South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung, the two countries reached an agreement on trade deal details, according to a South Korean official. • Xi talks loom: Next up on Trump’s agenda is a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss a potential trade deal with global economic impact. • Day 29 of stalemate: Back…
President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that a trade deal with South Korea is “pretty much finalized” after months of talks. “We reached a deal. We did a lot of different things. Great session,” Trump said after meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for roughly 90 minutes on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic…
The US and South Korea have reached a broad trade deal, both countries have said following talks between their leaders. South Korea’s presidential aide, Kim Yong-beom, said the two sides will reduce reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 15%, as was agreed earlier this year. South Korea will also invest $350bn in the US, including $200bn…