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.
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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.
Progressive-backed candidate convicted in man’s killing wins city council election
A Maine woman with a manslaughter conviction was elected to a city council, sparking immediate backlash from conservatives on social media with many likening it to Jay Jones.
Socialist wave spreads coast to coast as progressive Democrats rally around Zohran Mamdani’s NYC win
From Tennessee’s “AOC of TN” to a Gen Z activist and congressional candidates challenging career politicians, meet the progressive candidates pushing the Democratic Party to the left.
Zohran Mamdani’s wife outspoken against US ‘imperialism’ and Israel in her art, but otherwise stays behind the scenes
Duwaji has remained largely in the shadows during her husband’s campaign but is not shy about airing her pro-Palestinian and anti-American views.
The Chatbot Diaries: How AI Sex Is Getting Mainstreamed
Note: the following article contains descriptions of sexual content that may not be appropriate for all readers. When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed artificial intelligence Read More
Federal judge rules Trump’s Portland National Guard deployment unconstitutional in permanent injunction
A federal judge ruled on Friday the Trump administration’s National Guard deployment to Portland violated the 10th Amendment after a 3-day trial over ICE building protests.
Justice Dept Probes Meatpackers Over ‘Illicit Collusion, Price Fixing’ Driving Up Prices
The U.S. is investigating meatpacking companies, the attorney general said on Friday, after President Donald Trump accused the companies of using price manipulation and collusion Read More
New England Could Face A Political Shakeup in 2026. Here’s Why.
The 2026 midterm elections have an unlikely focal point: Maine. The state’s Democratic primary has been marred with drama since self-styled populist Graham Platner was Read More
SEE IT: Billboards emerge as GOP campaign trolls ‘fake Independent’ Senate candidate with socialist theme
Sen. Pete Ricketts’ campaign is targeting Independent candidate Dan Osborn with billboards, linking him to socialist Zohran Mamdani, as Democrats gather for a gala in Omaha, Nebraska.