House Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democratic obstruction for the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 13th day since Oct. 1.
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White House Releases Trump’s ‘Excellent’ Health Exam Summary
After a scheduled follow-up evaluation on Friday, President Donald Trump’s physician said Trump “remains in exceptional health” and is showing “strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and Read More
Military veterans in Congress clash over government shutdown as troops face missed paychecks
Twenty-two House Republican veterans appealed to seven Senate Democrat veterans to pass a continuing resolution and avoid military pay disruption during the shutdown.
Democrats struggle for cohesive messaging strategy amid shutdown standoff
The government shutdown is poised to enter a third week, with Americans blaming both parties equally, while Democratic strategists criticize the party’s messaging approach and tactical choices.
EXCLUSIVE: Outgoing NGA chief lifts curtain on how governors kept US unified during chaos
During a time of surging political polarization, Bill McBride, the outgoing executive director, gave an insider’s perspective on how the National Governors Association solves problems.
Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.
Senate Democrats block GOP plan again to reopen government as military pay deadline looms
Government shutdown continues as Senate Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension before supporting Senate Republicans’ plan to reopen the government .
Democrats try to flip the script on ‘states’ rights’ to defy, upend Trump’s National Guard plan
Democratic leaders oppose President Donald Trump’s National Guard federalization efforts — are Republicans right to call them hypocrites for doing so?
Mask mandates return in wealthy blue state county, leaders cite ‘risk of COVID’ and up vaccine recommendations
A California county known for its vineyards is reinstating a mask mandate and strengthening vaccine guidance, citing “greater COVID risk” as flu season begins.
GOP blames Schumer for shutdown to appease ‘Marxist flank’ amid AOC primary challenge buzz
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, R-N.Y., of shutting down the government to avoid a primary challenge.