The political divide over documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein grew in the Senate this week, when Democrats pushed for transparency while Republicans argued Congress has limited power to release the files.
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Schumer, Democrats try to save face, blame GOP for possible government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries present a unified front on government funding as tensions and trust issues with Republicans simmer over partisan bills.
Senate weathers Dem opposition, advances first government funding bill
Senate Republicans and Democrats advanced a its first spending bill, despite Democratic warnings that partisan actions, like the $9 billion clawback bill, eroded trust in the appropriations process.
GOP Councilwoman Sounds Alarm: New York City Jews ‘Petrified’ Socialist Mamdani Will Become Mayor
A New York City Republican councilwoman who serves as the body’s minority whip said Jewish residents are “petrified” that Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani will Read More
Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown
House and Senate Republicans are readying for a sprint to the end of fiscal year 2025 while President Trump pushes Congress to further cut government spending.
Mamdani to take extended Africa trip amid campaign for mayor of New York
Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani taunted critics while announcing a planned trip to Uganda and campaigning to lead New York City.
Thune Warns Schumer May Cave To Far Left, Push For Govt Shutdown In Coming Weeks
Fresh off the passage of a $9 billion rescissions package and other legislative victories during the first six months of President Donald Trump’s second term, Read More
Dem House leader Hakeem Jeffries still withholds endorsement after meeting with Zohran Mamdani
After meeting with leading New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a lukewarm statement that did not endorse the candidate.
Mamdani walks back ‘globalize the intifada’ stance during NYC business meeting
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani shifts position on controversial phrase ‘globalize the intifada’ during closed-door meeting with over 140 New York business leaders.
Mamdani silent on ‘communist’ label, refuses to say if he will walk back radical positions
New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani faces criticism from Donald Trump, Eric Adams and others who have labeled him a communist or socialist based on his past statements. He is in a tense race to become the city’s next leader.