Democrats rejecting money from pro-Israel group AIPAC face intraparty backlash as Arizona state Rep. Alma Hernandez calls the trend antisemitism disguised as virtue.
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From carpools to motorcycles, House lawmakers overcome air travel chaos to end shutdown
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended after House representatives raced to Washington, with some lawmakers carpooling and riding motorcycles to cast votes.
Democratic lawmakers reel after Senate votes to reopen government: ‘Republican-made healthcare crisis’
The Senate reached a deal to reopen the government on Sunday after eight Democrats joined Republicans to hit 60 votes, drawing backlash from opponents of the resolution.
Sanders calls out 8 Senate Democrats for ‘very, very bad vote’ on government funding measure
Sen. Bernie Sanders slams 8 Democrats who voted with Republicans on continuing resolution, calling it a ‘very bad vote’ that hurts working families.
Senate Democrats cave, open path to reopening government
The government shutdown neared its end on Sunday as the Senate cleared the first series of votes, with final House approval and President Donald Trump’s signature still required.
Flight reductions likely to continue — or worsen — if shutdown persists, experts warn
The FAA started reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 major airports Friday due to air traffic controller staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown.
Republicans unveil key piece of shutdown puzzle in bid to reopen government
Senate Republicans hope that the package will be enough to entice enough Democrats to break the logjam in the upper chamber and inch Congress closer to ending the 40-day shutdown.
Senate could take test vote on new spending bill as early as Sunday afternoon
A fragile coalition emerged, and Senate Democrats may break with the party to pass a spending bill, potentially ending the shutdown but scoring no healthcare wins.
Reckoning looms for politicians as longest government shutdown persists
Government shutdown enters day 39 as Congress faces political reckoning with both parties at risk of voter backlash over failed negotiations and mounting consequences.
Newsom tells Texas crowd taking back House is ‘the whole thing’ for Democrats in 2026
The California governor celebrated Proposition 50’s victory Saturday, calling the redistricting battle “the whole thing” for Democratic hopes in upcoming midterm elections.