The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.

The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance House-passed legislation to reopen the government on the day the shutdown tied the longest in history. The 54-44 vote fell short of 60 votes needed under Senate rules to advance the bill that would have provided short-term funding through Nov. 21.

Every day has a history. It's a story filled with moments that shaped people, nations, ideas and change. And today, November 5, is no exception. On this date centuries ago, daring plots, primary elections and moments of defiance took place.

We are now on Day 36 of the government shutdown, the longest impasse in history. Will the Senate vote today? What time? See here.

(WKYT) - In the lead-up to America turning 250 years old, we are looking back every day at ‘This Day In History.’ On this date in 1941, a monumental American landmark was declared complete. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, featuring the faces of four U.S. presidents, was finished.

Donald Trump became the second US president ever to serve non-consecutive terms on November 5, 2024. Although he lost the 2020 election to Democratic candidate Joe Biden, he made a comeback in 2024 to become the 47th president.

On November 4, 1932, the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing made its first flight. Designed by Walter Beech and Ted Wells, this fast, stylish biplane became both a business aviation icon and a capable military liaison aircraft during World War II.

(WKYT) - In the lead-up to America turning 250 years old, we are looking back every day at ‘This Day In History.’ Today is the U.S. Navy’s actual birthday, observed every year on October 13. It was on this day in 1775 that the Continental Congress ...