Many domestic violence shelters and services providers are facing intense pressure and uncertainty as the government shutdown drags on. A temporary burst of relief came at the last minute — several providers tell Bustle that government officials…

In a lawsuit filed earlier this month, one of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's former staffers alleged she was wrongfully fired over a rape claim, BuzzFeed News reported. The ex-employee, identified as "Jane Doe" in court documents, sued both the Texas…

Former First Lady Michelle Obama turned 55 on Thursday, and her husband wrote a touching message on social media to celebrate. President Barack Obama's birthday tweet for Michelle calls her "one of a kind" and includes a throwback photo from their…

As hard as it can be to run for office as a woman, it's often even harder for mothers. Liuba Grechen Shirley hopes to address that problem with the new political action committee she formed in the wake of her groundbreaking, though unsuccessful,…

It's perhaps more likely than ever that the next U.S. president could be a woman. Following a history-making number of female candidates joining Congress this month, women in the 2020 presidential race have broken additional records less than three…

A Florida city commissioner is under fire for suggesting Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan), one of two Muslim women in Congress, might "blow up" the U.S. Capitol. Commissioner Annabelle Lima-Taub made the remark after reportedly signing a petition to…

Thursday marked Jared Kushner's 38th birthday, and you know what that means: It was time for the first daughter's requisite sentimental tweet in his honor. This year, Ivanka Trump's birthday message to Kushner was short but sweet, calling him the…

As the government shutdown carries on into its third week, the consequences continue to proliferate across the country. Talks between President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders have led nowhere, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch…

Not every state is equally hurt when the government closes. Some have higher percentages of federal workers or a greater dependency on suspended services, for example. But which states are most affected by the government shutdown largely depends on…

Remember all those women who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault? Although they're no longer dominating the news cycle, they aren't going away — and many of their stories are about to be told in a new format. Debuting in New York City…

Airport security is on the line as the partial government shutdown drags on. As The Daily Beast reports, some TSA workers have quit during the shutdown because they're being forced to work without pay. If you're planning to fly while the government…

The partial government shutdown has caused many important bills to go unpaid. One is the federal water bill for Washington D.C., which is quite large since there are tens of thousands of government employees in the area. During a Thursday board…

Conservatives' attempt to smear Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's dancing continues to backfire, and it's now become something much bigger. If her original Breakfast Club spoof wasn't enough to satisfy you, there's now an entire Twitter account…

The Trump Tower in New York City has often been a site of protest during the Trump era. Many demonstrations of dissent have been on the serious side, but one recent example is hilariously tongue-in-cheek. A MoveOn petition that's gaining traction…

Thursday marked the 12th day of the government shutdown with no sign that the fight over budget appropriations is nearing a resolution. The new speaker of the House has made it clear that she won't just acquiesce to President Donald Trump's demands,…

Nancy Pelosi officially became the new House speaker on Thursday, ensuring that she'll play a key role in defining the House's next two years of Democratic control. This month marks the start of both her third term in that position and her 32nd year…

Hours before Congress' swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, the member-elect from Minnesota's 5th Congressional District flew in to the capital to begin the next chapter of her life. Ilhan Omar's tweet about arriving in Washington DC highlights how far…

It's possible Nancy Pelosi has had more vitriol directed at her than almost any other female politician in the United States, but she doesn't care one bit. The woman likely to become the next speaker of the House sat down with Elle magazine to talk…

Tuesday was a historic day for Harris County, the area that surrounds Texas' largest city of Houston. In a display of "black girl magic," as it's being called, Harris swore in 17 new black female judges. That's thought to be a record for the county,…

Nearly two months after the midterms, new members of the House and Senate are about to take their seats. The election of the 116th Congress was a historic event for women's representation in the U.S. government, so you may want to tune in to its…