For the first time since the shutdown began, senators began expressing some optimism this week that a solution might be around the corner. But it won't come this week.

The former FBI director had already filed motions to dismiss his case that raise significant issues of vindictive prosecution and the legality of the appointment of Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured his indictment.

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane with 185 mph winds. Abnormally warm waters helped make it stronger and more destructive.

On Thursday, air traffic controllers in Washington, D.C., caused flight delays for senators. In 2019, air traffic controllers solved the shutdown. Could it happen again?

The Justice Department's response to recent threats against Attorney General Pam Bondi and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries differ. The question is why.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to pause federal immigration enforcement operations around Halloween, after a neighborhood raid this week disrupted a childrens parade.

King Charles III stripped his brother Andrew of the title "prince" on Thursday over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana wants a debate about bringing back pre-ACA high-risk pools. He should be careful what he wishes for.

FAA air traffic controllers are working without pay during the federal shutdown, leaving them strained and raising concerns about halting flights

JD Vance isn't just opposed to illegal immigration. The vice president wants to get the number of legal immigrants way, way down as well.

As Americans confront vastly more expensive health care coverage, the Republican answer to the problem is to downplay the importance of the problem.

An ex-firefighter with ties to RFK Jr. is leading the federal agency that handles public health crises and maintains the nations medical stockpile.

Two federal prosecutors have been placed on leave at the direction of the White House after they filed a sentencing memo seeking 27 months in prison for a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who brought illegal guns and ammunition to former President Obamas house in 2023.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a partnership between his government and Turning Point USA, the group founded by conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

Two Justice Department prosecutors cited a mob of rioters in their sentencing memo for Taylor Taranto, who got his Jan. 6 charges dismissed but still faced other charges.

Democratic voters are facing questions in Maine and Virginia over how seriously to take personal scandals involving candidates for key races.

A new report attempts to quantify Donald Trumps government-assisted attacks on Black people and communities in the U.S.The Blackout Report, published this month by liberal consulting firm Onyx Impact, attempts an accounting of the many ways Trumps policies have harmed Black folks since his return to office.

The Republican-led House has had six weeks off. So why is Speaker Mike Johnson whining about losing sleep and being so tired?

A judge ruled that yet another lawyer was illegally leading a federal prosecutors office in President Donald Trumps second term.

As the shutdown crosses into its fifth week, Republicans increasingly believe Democrats may be preparing to cave. Democrats think the same of Republicans.

This is the Oct. 29 edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe newsletter.

Kat Abughazaleh among five candidates indicted on federal charges over protests outside an ICE facility outside Chicago.

Josh Hawley keeps writing opinion pieces for The New York Times, but his rhetoric doesn't reflect his record. Take his latest piece on federal food, for example

The Department of Justice put two prosecutors on leave for pursuing a prison sentence for a pardoned January 6th rioter who was convicted after carrying illegal guns outside former President Obamas house in 2023. MSNBC Justice and Intelligence Reporter Ken Dilanian joins Ana Cabrera with more details.

At the University of Mississippi, the vice president will walk a tightrope as he engages college students in the mode of Charlie Kirk.