The iciest moments of 2025: The 5 political feuds that froze Washington
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Record-breaking government shutdown froze Washington for 43 days in 2025 as President Donald Trump's second-term agenda sparked nationwide protests this year.
Deirdre Heavey is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
Republicans blamed Democrats and Democrats blamed Republicans, leaving Capitol Hill at a standstill for a staggering stretch that put Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, federal paychecks and even air-traffic safety in jeopardy.
Rhode Island Democrat Maria Bucci faces a DUI charge after asking a police officer "you know who I am?" during Dec. 18 traffic stop in East Greenwich.
2025 New Year's Eve terror plot foiled as four individuals including Audrey Illeene Carroll and Zachary Aaron Page face federal indictment for allegedly planning pipe bomb attacks.
Cabinet secretaries and their families celebrate the holidays with White House events, and personal rituals including religious services and baking.
McDonald's locks doors to keep out individuals who present 'a risk' in crime-ridden Minneapolis area
A McDonald's franchise in Minneapolis implements new security protocols, locking its doors during business hours to ensure safe environment for customers and staff.
Epstein documents recently released by the DOJ include prison records, a fake passport and cellmate testimony about alleged suicide attempt.
Police are trying to determine a motive after Rita Loncharich died at a local hospital from stab wounds that she suffered at a Barnes & Noble store in Palm Beach Gardens.
President Trump Mar-a-Lago FBI raid lacked probable cause according to Senate documents. FBI agents allegedly did not believe sufficient grounds existed for the search.
Donnie Allen allegedly murdered Benjamin McComas days after The Bail Project posted his bail despite his family's warnings that he would reoffend.
Christmas transforms from childhood wonder to adult reflection on welcoming lost dreams, enemies and memories, argues this essay inspired by Charles Dickens.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris argues that mocking her distinctive laugh is sexist, saying that such criticism reflects outdated standards about women.
President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, said the administration wants dialogue with residents and is not seeking to conquer the territory.
Kash Patel says FBI violent crime arrests doubled under Trump compared to Biden era, according to documents showing arrests jumped to nearly 14,000.
The U.S. Justice Department sued Illinois Governor JB Pritzker over laws protecting migrants from arrest at courthouses and hospitals.