President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.
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Obama the ‘campaign closer’ for Democrats in top 2025 elections as party aims to rebound
Former President Barack Obama serves as the Democratic Party’s campaign closer for 2025 elections, supporting California’s Proposition 50 and gubernatorial nominees across states.
Dem candidates lean on Obama in final stretch of campaign as Obamacare premiums prepare to spike
Former President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail this weekend in an attempt to shore up support for Democrats, while the government shutdown over his Affordable Care Act marches on.
Bipartisan senators call on Hegseth to release strike orders on alleged drug boats in Caribbean
A bipartisan pair of senators demand Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth provide military orders for the Caribbean boat strikes targeting alleged narco-terrorists.
WATCH: Dems dodge on whether Obamacare is worth shutting down government: ‘Ask a Republican’
As the shutdown enters its second month, Democrats dodged questions on whether their hardline stance on extending Obamacare subsidies is worth keeping federal workers without pay.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill banning ICE immigration arrests near courthouses
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill blocking federal immigration arrests near courthouses and allowing civil lawsuits for constitutional rights violations.
Trump vows to ‘fund SNAP as soon as possible’ if court allows, blasts Democrats over shutdown delay
Trump is seeking a court ruling on SNAP payments during the government shutdown as 42 million Americans face uncertainty over November food stamp benefits.
Trump Blisters Dems After Fed Judges Weigh In On Shutdown-Fueled Food Stamp Battle
President Donald Trump unloaded on Democrats — and posted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) office number for anyone who wanted to complain — after Read More
Supreme Court prepares to confront monumental case over Trump executive power and tariff authority
Trump tariff case before Supreme Court could reshape presidential power. Global trade uncertainty grows as justices weigh emergency authority limits this Wednesday.
‘Pissed off’: Terence Sears fumes as wife kept from campaign stops by Democratic session
Democrats block Virginia lt. governor from campaign events through redistricting sessions as husband fills in at Republican ticket rally near Virginia Tech.