Rep. Jared Golden faces Democratic primary from Matt Dunlap and general election against former Gov. Paul LePage in Trump-won Maine district.
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Mike Johnson fires back at Hakeem Jeffries’ ‘desperate’ call for televised shutdown debate
Speaker Mike Johnson rejects Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ challenge for a primetime House floor debate on the ongoing government shutdown.
Stephen Miller trashes Dem who blamed ‘extreme right’ for fire at South Carolina judge’s home: ‘You are vile’
Stephen Miller excoriated Rep. Daniel Goldman after the congressman blamed a fire that destroyed a South Carolina judge’s home on “the extreme right”
More lawmakers say they’re rejecting paychecks as government shutdown drags on
Lawmakers from both parties are asking to have their pay withheld as the government shutdown nears a week.
Trump tells troops ‘every last penny’ coming despite ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay
Government shutdown freezes military paychecks as President Donald Trump assures troops aboard USS Harry S. Truman they will get back pay and 3.8% raise.
Trump-backed map victory in Missouri could trigger redistricting battles in these states
These states may be next after Republicans gain ground in congressional redistricting as Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe approves new maps amid a nationwide battle for House control.
Ominous red and orange skies had Capitol Hill take notice as shutdown loomed
Washington, D.C. sunsets featured striking reds and oranges that led those on Capitol Hill to take notice ahead of the government shutdown.
Trump says government shutdown layoffs are ‘up to’ Dems as standoff continues
Federal worker layoffs could begin if Democrats don’t cooperate to end the government shutdown, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett warns.
‘Rage’ politics the latest hurdle for GOP to clear; how prior battles made conservatives stronger: Dave Brat
Dave Brat examines how conservative movements have overcome political obstacles, from the Freedom Caucus era to today’s MAGA revolution in Virginia.
Trump’s presidency faces crucial tests as Supreme Court begins pivotal term
Supreme Court justices face major constitutional questions about presidential authority as Trump administration appeals reach the high court for final review this term.