Government shutdown enters day 39 as Congress faces political reckoning with both parties at risk of voter backlash over failed negotiations and mounting consequences.
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‘Cracking Like Dogs’: Trump Taunts Democrats, Calls For GOP To ‘Blow Up’ Filibuster ASAP
President Donald Trump taunted Democrats on Saturday, saying that he believed their caucus was close to fracturing over the ongoing government shutdown — and then Read More
Senate in limbo as Thune eyes long-haul until shutdown ends
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., wanted to keep lawmakers in town until the shutdown ended. While there was a flurry of behind-the-scenes activity, no path forward has materialized yet.
House Dem reveals why she hijacked Speaker Johnson’s presser with viral outburst
A House Democrat is defending her viral clash with Speaker Mike Johnson, arguing her outburst was justified because Johnson has refused to negotiate with Democrats during the shutdown.
Dems block GOP bill ensuring federal worker, military paychecks continue during shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., offered to extend Obamacare subsidies in exchange for reopening the government as the 38-day shutdown continues.
Chuck Schumer floats ‘compromise’ on Obamacare subsidies to end government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has offered Republicans a “compromise” to end the government shutdown.
Schumer, Dems unveil alternative shutdown plan, ask for 1-year extension to Obamacare subsidies
Senate Democrats say they are prepared to reopen the government, only if Republicans attach a one-year extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies to their current plan.
Sen Kennedy says shutdown could last 2 more weeks amid ongoing Obamacare dispute
The government shutdown enters its 38th day with no resolution in sight as lawmakers clash over healthcare subsidies and short-term spending extensions.
Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown’s potential ‘end of the beginning’
Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.
Travel industry sounds alarm over how shutdown will impact Americans ahead of Thanksgiving
The U.S. travel industry is sounding the alarm that a prolonged shutdown will cripple Thanksgiving flights, increase costs and hurt workers, families and the broader economy.