The Trump administration threatens to deny backpay to furloughed federal workers as the government shutdown enters its eighth day with no resolution in sight.
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Senate Democrats defy White House warnings, again block GOP bid to reopen government
External pressure from the White House has had little sway on Senate Democrats in their bid to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies, forcing the government shutdown into an eighth day.
Obamacare subsidies at center of Dem shutdown fight ‘fuel’ healthcare cost inflation, conservatives say
The government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats demand an extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire in 2025, while conservatives oppose the measure.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Government crawls into crisis as shutdown continues
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Alexander Vindman’s congressman brother leads off Dems boosting Jay Jones after texts: ‘Send a message’
Jay Jones faces criticism after texts about killing Republicans surface, but receives continued support from Virginia Rep. Yevgeny ‘Eugene’ Vindman and other Democrats.
Government limps deeper into shutdown crisis with no deal in sight
President Donald Trump signals openness to negotiate Obamacare subsidies, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., blames House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., for the shutdown.
Kaine defends Jay Jones amid AG candidate’s texts envisioning murder of top Republican: ‘Still a supporter’
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine defends Jay Jones despite calling his texts about murdering Todd Gilbert “indefensible” in the attorney general race against Jason Miyares.
Trump slams Democrats for ‘shutting down’ government, demands it reopen ‘tonight’
President Trump blamed Democrats for shutting down the government and urged them to reopen it “tonight” amid Senate talks over ObamaCare subsidies.
Schumer’s shutdown holds as Senate Dems block GOP bid to reopen government
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., needs eight Democrats to end the shutdown, but Senate Minority Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., insists President Trump must approve the deal first.
Kennedy claims Democrats want millions for foreign LGBT projects, electric buses to end shutdown
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., claimed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., leads the socialist wing driving Democrats’ $20 million foreign aid demands in shutdown talks.