Senate reaches bipartisan deal to end historic gov’t shutdown as House prepares for vote

Lawmakers in Washington have reached a tentative bipartisan agreement to end the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown, setting the stage for swift votes in both chambers of Congress to reopen federal agencies and restore funding. The Senate reached
Runaway June previews sophomore album with the song ‘Real Good Night’

Runaway June – comprised of bandmembers Jennifer Wayne, Natalie Stovall and Stevie Woodward – is teasing their sophomore album with the new song “Real Good Night,” produced by two-time Grammy winner Kristian Bush (Sugarland.) “Real Good Night”
Brandi Carlile sets 2026 global ‘The Human Tour’

Brandi Carlile will return to the road in 2026 with The Human Tour, to include arena shows across North America, the U.K., and Europe. The tour will serve as support of Brandi’s new eighth studio album, Returning
Transportation Secretary Duffy warns air travel could be severely reduced ahead of Thanksgiving

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stark warning Sunday that U.S. air travel could grind nearly to a halt in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving if the government shutdown continues, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
4 dead, 13 injured after police pursuit in Tampa ends with crash into crowd at bar

A police pursuit through Tampa early Saturday turned deadly when a speeding driver lost control and crashed into a packed bar patio, killing four people and injuring 13 others. According to the Tampa Police Department, the chase
59th Annual CMA Awards announce first round of performers

The Country Music Association have announced the first round of performers for this year’s 59th Annual CMA Awards. The list of performers includes: BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson
The Avett Brothers, Faith No More’s Mike Patton form AVTT/PTTN for debut album

The Avett Brothers have teamed with Faith No More/Mr. Bungle vocalist Mike Patton to form AVTT/PTTN, whose self-titled debut album will be released Nov. 14. To preview the upcoming release (which was produced by Patton, Scott Avett
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to ever lead the U.S. House of Representatives, announced Thursday that she will retire from Congress at the end of her current term. Pelosi’s announcement marks the end of a
Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in certain cases

The Trump administration announced Thursday a sweeping agreement with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk aimed at dramatically lowering the cost of popular GLP-1 drugs used to treat obesity, diabetes, and other related health conditions. The
Reba McEntire to release expanded ‘Starting Over: 30th Anniversary Edition’

Reba McEntire is expanding her 1995 covers album, Starting Over, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Originally released on Oct. 3, 1995, Starting Over was preceded by its lead single, a cover of Patti LaBelle and Michael