The Supreme Court will allow Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to stay in office while her case proceeds. (Story URL)Senate Republicans say they need 5 additional Democratic votes to pass a short-term funding bill and reopen the government. Three senators—John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, and Angus King of Maine—have already backed the measure. The House approved the resolution, which would extend funding for seven weeks while lawmakers negotiate the 2026 budget. Malika Brittingham texted someone around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, claiming she heard several gunshots and was hiding with colleagues.