Federal government shutdown furloughs 750,000 employees who will receive backpay under 2019 law, costing $400 million per day, according to Sen. Joni Ernst’s office.
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Democrat in key governor race keeps distance from NYC’s Mamdani
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill refuses to back NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as Republicans try to link vulnerable Democrats to the socialist.
Senior Republican Senator Wants To Boost Pressure On China Over Taiwan
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Friday he will introduce legislation to deter aggression against Taiwan by identifying targets for Read More
Democrats roll out new campaign ads targeting Republicans over ongoing government shutdown
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee invested in ads across 13 districts, accusing Republicans of shutting down the government.
Shutdown ignites strategist debate: Will Trump and GOP pay the political price in 2026?
The 2025 government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats and Republicans blame each other, while political strategists say it likely won’t impact 2026 elections.
Major city police unions support federal troop deployments, but local leaders are pushing back
A growing number of police unions are expressing support for the Trump administration’s National Guard plan, but are facing pushback from local leaders.
Trump’s shadow looms large over heated races one month before Election Day
November 2025 elections feature gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia, plus California redistricting and Pennsylvania Supreme Court races as Trump agenda barometers.
2 looming deadlines could be key to ending the government shutdown, expert says
As Democrat leaders project confidence and no plans for a compromise appear imminent, an expert shared that there are two key dates when things could begin “spiraling out of control.”
Republicans Are Calling It The ‘Schumer Shutdown.’ Why Are They Making It All About AOC?
WASHINGTON—As the government shutdown rolls into the weekend, Republicans are making something very clear: this may be the “Schumer Shutdown,” but it’s a different New Read More
Virginia governor’s race ad stirs ‘Willie Horton’ echoes as early voting hits record pace
A seven figure APP ad tied Abigail Spanberger to a Virginia sex offender case echoing the Willie Horton playbook as early voting reaches record highs.