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Democrats Scale Back Demands for Ending Shutdown

After weeks of stalemate, Senate Democrats said they would be willing to reopen the government in exchange for a one-year extension of expiring health care subsidies.

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Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, speaking to reporters at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Why Democrats Could Win the Redistricting War

Amending state constitutions seemed like a long shot, but Virginia’s move shows more blue states may be willing to try, opening new possibilities.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom and Senator Alex Padilla helped win support for an amendment to allow partisan gerrymandering in California.

Grammy Nominations 2026: See the Full List of Nominees

Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 68th annual ceremony were announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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Lady Gaga is up for six awards for “Mayhem” and one for her “Joker: Folie à Deux” album, “Harlequin.”

How Families Are Coping with SNAP Cuts During the Shutdown

For the 42 million people who rely on the country’s largest anti-hunger program, it has been a chaotic, nerve-racking week. Here are some of their stories.

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Many SNAP recipients turned to food pantries, like the Lutheran Settlement House in Philadelphia, Pa.

4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert

Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.

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A small fire broke out in the concert hall after an audience member lit a flare during an Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performance in Paris on Thursday night.

Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation

The moves to fire or sideline generals and admirals are without precedent in recent decades and have rattled the top brass.

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