Former President Barack Obama rallied voters Saturday evening in Newark, New Jersey, urging them to vote for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mikie Sherrill after the state shifted right in 2024.

More critical services are at risk of lapsing this month as President Donald Trump and the GOP remain at an impasse over funding the federal government. Follow for live updates.

Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must at least partially cover food stamp benefits in November.

Our live coverage of the government shutdown has concluded for the day. Please scroll through the posts below to learn about Thursday’s developments as well as other news involving the Trump ...

• Rulings on SNAP benefits: President Donald Trump said this evening that he’s asked his administration’s lawyers to seek clarity from the courts on “how we can legally fund SNAP as soon as possible,” ...

The conundrum of the diplomatic gift has preoccupied foreign leaders and their envoys in Washington for decades, never more so than when Donald Trump is in office. Prone to flattery and enamored by ...

• Top-level talks: Donald Trump is heading back to the US after a landmark meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the US president saying they came to an agreement on “almost everything.” ...

As the shutdown stalemate continues in the US, President Donald Trump is in South Korea during his Asia diplomacy tour, where he’s set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Follow for live news ...

As the shutdown stalemate continues in the US, President Donald Trump is in South Korea during his Asia diplomacy tour, where he’s set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Follow for live updates ...

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to a trade framework during their landmark meeting, with Trump saying the two sides saw progress on “almost everything.” Follow for live ...

US President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Busan. South Korea, to discuss a trade deal with global economic impact. Follow for live news updates.