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.
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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.
House Democrat sides with Trump officials on air traffic cuts amid shutdown chaos
A Democratic lawmaker is supporting the Trump administration’s flight reduction plan amid the government shutdown, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers work without pay.
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.
Mike Johnson undercuts John Thune on Obamacare negotiations to end shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson is not promising a vote on extending Obamacare credits that were enhanced during COVID-19, even as the Senate weighs its own vote on the issue to end the shutdown.
House conservatives back new funding deal to end shutdown, reject ‘wasteful’ Obamacare subsidies
Some House Republicans are backing a funding bill extension to January 2026 as the government shutdown enters its 37th day.
Mamdani’s Transition Team: A Reflection Of His Leftism
On Wednesday, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani revealed the four members of his transition team. Examining their public comments, it is not difficult to Read More
Democrats keep Pennsylvania Supreme Court control after 3 justices win retention races
Democratic justices maintain 5-2 majority on Pennsylvania Supreme Court after voters chose to retain all three justices facing retention elections Tuesday.
Trump Says No SNAP: This Is All On Democrats, And We Won’t Budge
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the delay in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits — commonly referred to as food stamps — will Read More
Mamdani’s socialist allies embrace watchdog’s warning about their key motive: ‘Recruitment ad unlocked’
Socialist organizers praised an anti-Mamdani group’s video ad warning Democrats that socialism is trying to seize control of their party from within.