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Government shutdown debate continues in rare weekend session.

The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators stayed in Washington for a grueling weekend session hoping to find an end to the funding fight that has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assistance for millions of Americans and left federal workers without pay. The Senate has so far shown few signs of progress over a weekend that could be crucial for the shutdown fight. Click here for more on the story as the court battle for SNAP benefits and 1,100 flights are cancelled for today.

Economy indicators: popular restaurants take hit as customers lag.

Some major restaurant chains sounded an alarm in recent days about a shopping slowdown, spotlighting a crack in the U.S. economy as inflation worsens and hiring wanes.

Household names like Chipotle and McDonald’s cautioned about flagging purchases among low-income customers. The development could hold significant stakes for the wider economy, since consumer spending accounts for about two-thirds of U.S. economic activity. A fresh report on Friday revealed a decline in shopper attitudes in November, leaving consumer sentiment at its lowest point since 2022, University of Michigan data showed. Consumers are slowing their spending. For more click here.

New York City residents elect first known socialist as Mayor.

Click here to read about how New Yorkers elected their first socialist mayor Tuesday, handing far-left Democrat Zohran Mamdani a historic victory — as he claimed a mandate for his potentially budget-busting progressive agenda and all but declared war on President Trump. The Associated Press and NY1 called the race for the 34-year-old Mamdani about 40 minutes after polls closed at 9 p.m., eliciting cheers from his supporters at his campaign’s Brooklyn watch party.

Was yesterday's election a Demo resurgence or a flash in the pan?

Tuesday night was a far cry from the shell-shocked scenes in Democrats' election headquarters a year ago this November. In three key races, for Virginia governor, New Jersey governor and New York City mayor, the party's nominees drew in huge numbers of the electorate by attacking President Donald Trump and offering plans to tackle what exit polls showed was voters' top concern: affordability. The Democratic wins come as Trump and Republicans have seen sinking approval ratings 10 months into his second term. Click here for more.

President Trump threatens Nigeria military action due to death of Christians.

President Donald Trump on Sunday said U.S. troops “could be” boots on the ground in Nigeria amid his threats of military action in the West African country over his claims of persecution of Christians there. President Trump said "They're killing the Christians and killing them in very large numbers, we're not going to allow that to happen," he said. Click here for more.

Economy and high prices continue to plague Trump administration.

Click here to read about how the shutdown is compounding problems that have intensified broader anxiety over an economy that in recent months has been marked by lingering high prices for many consumer goods, rough jobs numbers, mass layoffs at major companies — including Amazon and Target — and an uptick in inflation.

That stagnation has in recent months eroded the high approval marks President Donald Trump once enjoyed on the economy.

Entire historic "East Wing" of the White House obliterated in ballroom build.

New images available Thursday appear to show the entire White House East Wing has been demolished to make way for President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the demolition as she faced questions from reporters at Thursday's briefing. Click here for the full story, video, and photos!

This summer's flood victims still need help. Help with "one click".

As we all know, torrential rains triggered flash flooding in central Texas on July 4th, killing more than 100 people, including dozens of children who were at summer camps along the Guadalupe River. The river rose more than 20 feet in less than two hours. People are still missing. As search and rescue continues, charities are on the ground providing aid. You can help by clicking HERE or using the form below. The need is still great and so is the caring. Your help is still needed.