Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on federal funding as the House GOP criticizes Democratic healthcare proposals in the shutdown standoff.
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Shutdown threatens rural hospitals, veterans’ care as Democrats block GOP plan, Emmer warns
Republicans warn that the ongoing government shutdown threatens telehealth services and rural healthcare access as Democrats demand healthcare concessions in funding deal.
Johnson warns US ‘barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns’ in history
House Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democratic obstruction for the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 13th day since Oct. 1.
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?