The obscure federal employees footing the bill during the shutdown
Federal court reporters are not just going unpaid during the prolonged government shutdown — they’re paying out of pocket to make sure their jobs are done.
Cornell agrees to $60 million deal to regain access to federal funds
Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million to unfreeze $250 million in federal funding, money the Trump administration was withholding over claims that the Ivy League institution discriminated against Jewish students during campus protests over Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The Roberts Court keeps giving Donald Trump what he wants, when he wants it
The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration another win on the shadow docket over passports for transgender Americans.
Democrats finally propose a shutdown deal — and Republicans torch it in seconds
On day 38 of the government shutdown, Senate Democrats unveiled their first official offer to reopen the government. Republicans immediately shot it down.
Trump administration prepares to fully fund SNAP while it appeals
The Trump administration was working late Friday to finally comply with a judge’s order to fully fund SNAP.
Tesla shareholders approve new $1 trillion pay package for Musk
Tesla shareholders probably didn’t think they were proving Barack Obama right when they approved a compensation plan on Thursday that could make CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.