Tags: U.S. Politics

President Barack Obama spoke to reporters, hours after the 16-day government shutdown caused "completely unnecessary damage on [the] economy," he said from the White House. The Senate voted 81-18 and the House of Representatives voted 285-144 to end the shutdown, which enables the government's power to borrow money

Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner pleaded guilty to a felony criminal charge for false imprisonment and two misdemeanor counts of battery after an ongoing probe conducted by the State Attorney General's office.

Senate leaders expressed optimism on Monday about the prospects of a deal to reopen the government and avert a default on the U.S. debt, which would take place if a deal is not reached by Thursday