A House Democrat is defending her viral clash with Speaker Mike Johnson, arguing her outburst was justified because Johnson has refused to negotiate with Democrats during the shutdown.
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Thune says ‘wheels came off’ as Republicans mull next shutdown move
Senate Republicans consider alternative options as government shutdown continues with slowed negotiations over funding bill and Obamacare subsidies.
Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown’s potential ‘end of the beginning’
Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.
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.
Optimism fades as Senate Democrats dig in, hold out over Obamacare demands
The Senate stalemate dragged on Thursday, as Senate Democrats remained in high spirits after clinching an Election Day sweep and evaporating optimism that the shutdown could end this week.
House Dem says election is ‘warning’ for Democrats
Rep. Pramila Jayapal urges Democrats to “stand strong” amid the shutdown and calls for party leadership changes following Nancy Pelosi’s retirement news.
Ilhan Omar Is Trying To ‘Bully’ Education Department Over Unpaid Student Loans, Watchdog Reveals
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) should garnish leftist Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) taxpayer-funded salary to keep her up to date on her student loan payments, Read More
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.
Democrats see mandate after 2025 wins — Republicans say it’s a mirage
House control battle heats up as Democrats celebrate 2025 wins, while Republicans remain confident about keeping majority in the midterm elections.
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.