CNN will host a live town hall with progressive lawmakers Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday, ...

• Shutdown-related firings begin: More than 4,000 federal employees have been given layoff notices as the shutdown is ongoing ...

The stalemate on Capitol Hill continues as the government shutdown enters its 15th day. Progressive lawmakers Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participate in a CNN town hall.

President Donald Trump said if Hamas keeps killing people in Gaza, “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” Hamas said it has handed over all hostage remains it can access. Follow for live ...