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Do Senators Get Paid During Shutdowns? New Senate Rule Explained

WASHINGTON — Do senators get paid during government shutdowns? A new Senate rule would delay their salaries during future federal funding lapses, but the money would still be released after the shutdown ends. The U.S. Senate voted unanimously on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to withhold senators’ pay whenever a government shutdown affects one or more federal agencies. Senate Shutdown Pay Rule Explained The measure, sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy,

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14 May 2026 14:54 PM 8 views

Do Senators Get Paid During Shutdowns? New Senate Rule Explained

WASHINGTON — Do senators get paid during government shutdowns? A new Senate rule would delay their salaries during future federal funding lapses, but the money would still be released after the shutdown ends. The U.S. Senate voted unanimously on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to withhold senators’ pay whenever a government shutdown affects one or more federal agencies. Senate Shutdown Pay Rule Explained The measure, sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy,

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Karoline Leavitt Baby News: White House Press Secretary Welcomes Daughter Vivian Amid Duties

Karoline Leavitt Baby News: What Happened? Karoline Leavitt has welcomed her baby daughter Vivian while serving in one of the most demanding roles in U.S. politics. The White House press secretary confirmed the birth, sharing that both mother and baby are healthy. A Rare Moment in White House History At just 28, Leavitt continued of

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07 May 2026 11:07 AM 17 views

Karoline Leavitt Baby News: White House Press Secretary Welcomes Daughter Vivian Amid Duties

Karoline Leavitt Baby News: What Happened? Karoline Leavitt has welcomed her baby daughter Vivian while serving in one of the most demanding roles in U.S. politics. The White House press secretary confirmed the birth, sharing that both mother and baby are healthy. A Rare Moment in White House History At just 28, Leavitt continued of

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Court Filing Reveals Images of Armed Suspect Before High-Profile Event

Crime & Justice

29 Apr 2026 19:52 PM 550 views

Court Filing Reveals Images of Armed Suspect Before High-Profile Event

Crime & Justice

King Charles III Attends White House State Dinner Hosted by President Trump

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Tuesday evening for a formal state dinner hosted by Donald

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29 Apr 2026 01:24 AM 3.12k views

King Charles III Attends White House State Dinner Hosted by President Trump

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Tuesday evening for a formal state dinner hosted by Donald

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Trump event shooting: suspect manifesto excludes FBI chief Kash Patel

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28 Apr 2026 07:30 AM 6.24k views

Trump event shooting: suspect manifesto excludes FBI chief Kash Patel

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Security Alert at White House Event Raises Concerns Over Rising Political Violence

A security incident disrupted a high-profile gathering in Washington, D.C., after a gunman reportedly breached a checkpoint during an event attended by senior US officials on Apr . Authorities confirmed that the situation prompted an immediate evacuation of key figures, including the president, vice president, and senior law enforcement leadership. Secret Service personnel secured the area within minutes and escorted attendees to safety, preventing further escalation. Preliminary in

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27 Apr 2026 23:29 PM 4.56k views

Security Alert at White House Event Raises Concerns Over Rising Political Violence

A security incident disrupted a high-profile gathering in Washington, D.C., after a gunman reportedly breached a checkpoint during an event attended by senior US officials on Apr . Authorities confirmed that the situation prompted an immediate evacuation of key figures, including the president, vice president, and senior law enforcement leadership. Secret Service personnel secured the area within minutes and escorted attendees to safety, preventing further escalation. Preliminary in

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White House shooting sparks political blame and media backlash

Debate over rhetoric intensifies after Washington shooting White House shooting sparks political blame and media backlash as a weekend incident tied to threats against President Donald Trump fueled a sharp exchange between media figures and administration officials. The shooting occurred Saturday night, though authorities have not publicly released a precise time.

US News

27 Apr 2026 21:43 PM 3.5k views

White House shooting sparks political blame and media backlash

Debate over rhetoric intensifies after Washington shooting White House shooting sparks political blame and media backlash as a weekend incident tied to threats against President Donald Trump fueled a sharp exchange between media figures and administration officials. The shooting occurred Saturday night, though authorities have not publicly released a precise time.

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Why is King Charles III visiting the US? A historic state visit begins in Washington

A historic state visit begins in Washington King Charles III and Queen Camilla were formally received by Donald Trump at the White House on Monday April 27, 2026 afternoon, marking the

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27 Apr 2026 20:49 PM 2.37k views

Why is King Charles III visiting the US? A historic state visit begins in Washington

A historic state visit begins in Washington King Charles III and Queen Camilla were formally received by Donald Trump at the White House on Monday April 27, 2026 afternoon, marking the

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Did a suspect attempt to assassinate Trump at a Washington event? Charges filed after chaos

Suspect charged in attack on Trump WASHINGTON — A man accused of attempting to attack President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has been formally charged with attempted assassination, following a violent incident that disrupted the high-profile event on Saturday night, April 25, 2026 (local time in Washington, DC).

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27 Apr 2026 15:05 PM 5.46k views

Did a suspect attempt to assassinate Trump at a Washington event? Charges filed after chaos

Suspect charged in attack on Trump WASHINGTON — A man accused of attempting to attack President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has been formally charged with attempted assassination, following a violent incident that disrupted the high-profile event on Saturday night, April 25, 2026 (local time in Washington, DC).

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Cole Allen linked to historic Wide Awakes after White House dinner shooting

White House dinner shooting and Wide Awakes link The White House dinner shooting on April 25, 2026, has become a major national security concern after suspect Cole Tomas Allen was linked to the Wide Awakes political group, according to investigators. The 31-year-old from Torrance, California, allegedly breached security at the Washington Hilton and opened fire, injuring a law enforcement officer during the high-profile event. US President Do

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27 Apr 2026 06:34 AM 90 views

Cole Allen linked to historic Wide Awakes after White House dinner shooting

White House dinner shooting and Wide Awakes link The White House dinner shooting on April 25, 2026, has become a major national security concern after suspect Cole Tomas Allen was linked to the Wide Awakes political group, according to investigators. The 31-year-old from Torrance, California, allegedly breached security at the Washington Hilton and opened fire, injuring a law enforcement officer during the high-profile event. US President Do

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Trump Reacts Strongly to Gunman’s Manifesto in Post-Shooting Interview

President Donald Trump responded strongly during an interview following the recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, pushing back against references to a manifesto allegedly written by the suspect. The confrontation occurred when a journalist cited language from the document during a discussion about the attack and its possible motives. The suspect, identified

US News

27 Apr 2026 00:22 AM 6.05k views

Trump Reacts Strongly to Gunman’s Manifesto in Post-Shooting Interview

President Donald Trump responded strongly during an interview following the recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, pushing back against references to a manifesto allegedly written by the suspect. The confrontation occurred when a journalist cited language from the document during a discussion about the attack and its possible motives. The suspect, identified

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Royal Visit of King Charles Continues as US Investigates Washington Gala Shooting

Global News

26 Apr 2026 22:16 PM 2.5k views

Royal Visit of King Charles Continues as US Investigates Washington Gala Shooting

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Trump Safe After Shooting Scare at WHCA Dinner, Suspect Arrested

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26 Apr 2026 21:13 PM 6.32k views

Trump Safe After Shooting Scare at WHCA Dinner, Suspect Arrested

US News

FBI Director Kash Patel may exit amid Trump administration reshuffle talks

FBI Director Kash Patel faces growing exit speculation amid Trump administration reshuffle talks, controversy, and a $250 million defamation lawsuit over media allegations. FBI Director Kash Patel may exit amid Trump administration reshuffle talks as speculation intensifies within Washington over potential leadership changes, according to a report that cites unnamed senior officials familiar with internal discussions. The report did not specify a date or time for t

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26 Apr 2026 09:33 AM 1.68k views

FBI Director Kash Patel may exit amid Trump administration reshuffle talks

FBI Director Kash Patel faces growing exit speculation amid Trump administration reshuffle talks, controversy, and a $250 million defamation lawsuit over media allegations. FBI Director Kash Patel may exit amid Trump administration reshuffle talks as speculation intensifies within Washington over potential leadership changes, according to a report that cites unnamed senior officials familiar with internal discussions. The report did not specify a date or time for t

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Narendra Modi Reacts to Washington DC Incident: Trump, Melania, JD Vance Safe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief that Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and

Political News

26 Apr 2026 08:51 AM 2.91k views

Narendra Modi Reacts to Washington DC Incident: Trump, Melania, JD Vance Safe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief that Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and

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Bus crash near Pentagon leaves 23 injured including defense personnel

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24 Apr 2026 14:29 PM 841 views

Bus crash near Pentagon leaves 23 injured including defense personnel

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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to Get New “American Flag Blue” Surface

In a new infrastructure decision, Donald Trump has announced plans to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by applying a specialized coating designed to resemble a swimming pool surface in what he described as “American flag blue.” The project aims to address long-standing concerns about leaka

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23 Apr 2026 21:44 PM 6.28k views

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to Get New “American Flag Blue” Surface

In a new infrastructure decision, Donald Trump has announced plans to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by applying a specialized coating designed to resemble a swimming pool surface in what he described as “American flag blue.” The project aims to address long-standing concerns about leaka

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Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan

Pentagon confirms Navy Secretary John Phelan's sudden exit as Hung Cao becomes acting leader, signaling a major US defense leadership shift in Washington, DC. Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan as the Defense Department confirmed on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, that John Phelan is leaving his position effective immediately, marking a su

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22 Apr 2026 18:04 PM 1.52k views

Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan

Pentagon confirms Navy Secretary John Phelan's sudden exit as Hung Cao becomes acting leader, signaling a major US defense leadership shift in Washington, DC. Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan as the Defense Department confirmed on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, that John Phelan is leaving his position effective immediately, marking a su

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White House security alert briefly disrupts press operations in Washington

US News

22 Apr 2026 13:42 PM 8.03k views

White House security alert briefly disrupts press operations in Washington

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Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic

Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, alleging that a recent article falsely portrayed him as an alcoholic unfit for public office. Th

Legal Matters

20 Apr 2026 14:51 PM 504 views

Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic

Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, alleging that a recent article falsely portrayed him as an alcoholic unfit for public office. Th

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PM Modi to Inaugurate Key Development Projects in New Delhi

World Sleep Day 2026: Date, Theme & Importance of Good Sleep

Government Retains 4% Retail Inflation Target Till 2031 in Consultation with RBI

Congress Demands 45 Seats from DMK in Tamil Nadu Ahead of 2026 Assembly Elections

Trump's $5 Million 'Gold Card' Visa: How It Compares to Golden Visa Programs Worldwide

New jersey mayors warn of funding risks after trump targets sanctuary cities

Bay Area Gas Prices Ease, But California Remains Highest in US

Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as CEO Amid Struggles, Signals No Split in Chip Operations

Rubio, Jaishankar in talks after India’s Operation Sindoor strikes; US urges de-escalation

Andhra Pradesh's Revival Under Chandrababu Naidu: A New Era for Growth and Innovation

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Do Senators Get Paid During Shutdowns? New Senate Rule Explained

Do Senators Get Paid During Shutdowns? New Senate Rule Explained

Karoline Leavitt Baby News: White House Press Secretary Welcomes Daughter Vivian Amid Duties

Karoline Leavitt Baby News: White House Press Secretary Welcomes Daughter Vivian Amid Duties

Court Filing Reveals Images of Armed Suspect Before High-Profile Event

Court Filing Reveals Images of Armed Suspect Before High-Profile Event

King Charles III Attends White House State Dinner Hosted by President Trump

King Charles III Attends White House State Dinner Hosted by President Trump

Trump event shooting: suspect manifesto excludes FBI chief Kash Patel

Trump event shooting: suspect manifesto excludes FBI chief Kash Patel

Security Alert at White House Event Raises Concerns Over Rising Political Violence

Security Alert at White House Event Raises Concerns Over Rising Political Violence

White House shooting sparks political blame and media backlash

White House shooting sparks political blame and media backlash

Why is King Charles III visiting the US? A historic state visit begins in Washington

Why is King Charles III visiting the US? A historic state visit begins in Washington

Did a suspect attempt to assassinate Trump at a Washington event? Charges filed after chaos

Did a suspect attempt to assassinate Trump at a Washington event? Charges filed after chaos

Cole Allen linked to historic Wide Awakes after White House dinner shooting

Cole Allen linked to historic Wide Awakes after White House dinner shooting

Trump Reacts Strongly to Gunman’s Manifesto in Post-Shooting Interview

Trump Reacts Strongly to Gunman’s Manifesto in Post-Shooting Interview

Royal Visit of King Charles Continues as US Investigates Washington Gala Shooting

Royal Visit of King Charles Continues as US Investigates Washington Gala Shooting

Trump Safe After Shooting Scare at WHCA Dinner, Suspect Arrested

Trump Safe After Shooting Scare at WHCA Dinner, Suspect Arrested

FBI Director Kash Patel may exit amid Trump administration reshuffle talks

FBI Director Kash Patel may exit amid Trump administration reshuffle talks

Narendra Modi Reacts to Washington DC Incident: Trump, Melania, JD Vance Safe

Narendra Modi Reacts to Washington DC Incident: Trump, Melania, JD Vance Safe

Bus crash near Pentagon leaves 23 injured including defense personnel

Bus crash near Pentagon leaves 23 injured including defense personnel

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to Get New “American Flag Blue” Surface

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to Get New “American Flag Blue” Surface

Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan

Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan

White House security alert briefly disrupts press operations in Washington

White House security alert briefly disrupts press operations in Washington

Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic

Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic

PM Modi to Inaugurate Key Development Projects in New Delhi

World Sleep Day 2026: Date, Theme & Importance of Good Sleep

Government Retains 4% Retail Inflation Target Till 2031 in Consultation with RBI

Congress Demands 45 Seats from DMK in Tamil Nadu Ahead of 2026 Assembly Elections

Trump's $5 Million 'Gold Card' Visa: How It Compares to Golden Visa Programs Worldwide

New jersey mayors warn of funding risks after trump targets sanctuary cities

Bay Area Gas Prices Ease, But California Remains Highest in US

Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as CEO Amid Struggles, Signals No Split in Chip Operations

Rubio, Jaishankar in talks after India’s Operation Sindoor strikes; US urges de-escalation

Andhra Pradesh's Revival Under Chandrababu Naidu: A New Era for Growth and Innovation

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