This is a striking sight. The US House committee calendars for the month of October Completely empty ===>

Agency overseeing nuclear stockpile planning for deep staff cuts as shutdown continues cbsn.ws/42Kb8Yb

NEW: Former president Joe Biden has completed a round of radiation therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer — an encouraging sign of progress, but one that does not signal the end of his treatment. A Biden spokeswoman confirmed to CBS News Monday that the former

The U.S. struck another alleged drug vessel last night but this time on the Pacific side of South America, per two U.S. officials. Two to three individuals aboard the vessel were killed. This is the eighth known strike on an alleged drug vessel since September 2. CBS News

Leader Jeffries responds to Nikole Killion on Pelosi re-election plans: “I strongly support any decision that she makes. She's a legendary member of Congress, a legendary public servant, and someone who will easily win re-election should she choose to take that path again.” CBS News

Per Weijia Jiang: During the process of planning the president's new ballroom, it became apparent that the best option would be to demolish the entirety of the East Wing, per two administration officials. The demo is expected to be finished by this weekend.

What an intense two weeks for economic security and EU-US-China relations! A slew of export controls and announcements on critical minerals and rare earths is hurting the global economy. Here is a quick debrief to get caught up.👇 open.substack.com/pub/criticalsu…

"...it was a very stupid political stunt, and I personally take some insult to it." Strong words from VP Vance on the Israeli Knesset vote to annex the occupied West Bank.

JUST FILED: Two top House Democrats ask for records on Trump's request for $230 million from DOJ cbsnews.com/news/house-dem…

NOTE: Twice as many Americans are on SNAP than are on Obamacare market. There's a GOP plan in the Senate to cover the benefits through the shutdown, but unclear whether it would get a vote.

CBS News confirms Pentagon officials are expected to brief the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday about recent U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats. w/ Jaala Brown

Just posted on CBS News: we asked 7 lawmakers and Vice President Vance what they're doing to end the government shutdown, here's what they said. cbsnews.com/news/7-lawmake…

House staffers were notified Wednesday that pay for the October 1–31 pay period, originally scheduled for deposit on Oct. 31, will be delayed until Congress passes new funding. A memo obtained by @cbsnews said the payroll office “has no authority to pay salaries” during the

On day 29 of shutdown, US House employees were given letters they can share with creditors as they prepare to miss their 1st paycheck on Friday, Patrick Maguire reports. The letter from Chief Administrative Officer: "Employees affected by the government shutdown may face

CBS News confirms Trump administration officials briefed a group of Republican senators yesterday on recent U.S. military strikes targeting alleged drug boats, with no Democratic lawmakers included in the session.  Sen. Warner, top Dem on Senate Intel, accused the

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New: House Republicans will hold a conference call Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., per sources familiar, the same day the shutdown is slated to become the longest in U.S. history. The chamber remains out, but GOP leadership has been holding calls to coordinate with members as the impasse

Trump on Binance cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is" cbsnews.com/news/trump-bin…