Government shutdown enters fifth week as federal workers face missed paychecks. Senate votes continue to fail while air traffic controllers and military await pay.
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Lawmakers Push To End Christian Persecution In China As Underground Church Pastors Face Detention
Republicans on Monday introduced a bill that would sanction Chinese entities linked to Beijing’s persecution of Christians. The “Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in Read More
Trump admin warns 42 million Americans could lose food stamps as shutdown drags on
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning that the Trump administration cannot add more funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program unilaterally.
Biden claims nation facing ‘dark days’ as he accepts lifetime achievement award
During remarks on Sunday, former President Joe Biden used the term “dark days,” but also struck an optimistic tone regarding the future of the U.S.
‘Both sides are wrong’: Longtime Obamacare critic says GOP is mistaken in shutdown struggle
Healthcare policy expert Avik Roy proposes extending Affordable Care Act subsidies temporarily while negotiating permanent fixes to costly regulations driving prices up.
Democrats eye key Obamacare deadline as government shutdown enters 4th week
The coming Nov. 1 open enrollment date for Obamacare could be an inflection point in the ongoing government shutdown.
Chris Murphy Dodged Question About Graham Platner’s Nazi Tattoo. He Was Mad About Elon’s ‘Nazi Salute.’
During a Sunday appearance on CNN’s State of the Union with Jake Tapper, Democrat Senator Chris Murphy pivoted when asked about Maine Senate candidate Graham Read More
The 5 longest government shutdowns in history: What happened, how they ended
The government has shut down 21 times since 1977, and Congress is still breaking records for the longest fiscal standoffs.
Progressive power players rally voters for Zohran Mamdani as early voting kicks off in NYC mayoral race
Progressive powerhouse trio, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, unites to energize New Yorkers for Zohran Mamdani with nearly a week until Election Day.
We Now Know Mystery Donor Who Gave $130 Million To Pay Troops During ‘Schumer Shutdown’
The U.S. Department of War has confirmed that it has accepted an anonymous donation of $130 million to help keep U.S. troops paid during the Read More