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.
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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.
U.S. Takes Out Another Boat In Caribbean, Killing Four Suspected ‘Narco-Terrorists’
Another boat carrying suspected drug runners and their payload was blown to smithereens on Friday morning, under orders from President Donald Trump. Secretary of War Read More
Government shutdown drags into weekend as Senate Democrats block GOP plan
Government shutdown to roll into weekend as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands bipartisan negotiations on continuing resolution and healthcare credits.
‘Squad’ Dem launches comeback House bid after anti-Israel views torpedoed campaign: ‘We need a fighter’
Progressive Squad member former Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., launches new campaign for Congress more than a year after primary defeat to pro-Israel candidate in Missouri.
Trump To Congress: U.S. In ‘Armed Conflict’ With ‘Terrorist’ Drug Cartels
President Donald Trump has “determined” that the United States is in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels that he has designated as terrorist organizations, according Read More