Democratic Party struggles with government shutdown strategy while progressives criticize Chuck Schumer’s leadership and consider Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as alternative.
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White House warns veterans’ services at risk if Dems block GOP funding bill
The White House is warning that veterans’ access to nursing homes, suicide prevention and other health services could expire if Congress fails to pass the GOP’s short-term funding bill.
Dems not budging on government shutdown demands ahead of high-stakes Trump meeting, Jeffries suggests
The government faces a Wednesday shutdown deadline as Democrats push to protect Obamacare subsidies and Republicans demand a clean CR.
Shutdown explained: Who works, who doesn’t and how much it costs
Congress faces midnight Wednesday deadline to avoid government shutdown as President Donald Trump meets with congressional leaders to negotiate funding deal.
Reporter’s Notebook: Trump holds bipartisan meeting with congressional leaders as Wednesday shutdown looms
President Trump meets with congressional leaders today as government shutdown looms at midnight Wednesday, with little optimism for avoiding closure.
Spin Cycle: Will They Or Won’t They (Shut Everything Down)?
As a government shutdown looms in the very near future, the topic at the forefront of discussions across the Sunday morning political talk shows was Read More
Republican governor signs into law Trump-backed congressional redistricting map
Missouri joins Texas in mid-decade redistricting efforts as Republicans and Democrats battle over congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump agrees to last-minute meeting with Jeffries, Schumer on government shutdown
President Trump agreed to hear out House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in a meeting set for Monday amid the Read More
Trump to meet with top congressional leaders at White House as government shutdown looms
President Donald Trump has scheduled a Monday meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate leaders, including Democrats, to discuss averting a government shutdown.
EXCLUSIVE: Democrats risk flood insurance lapse in their shutdown fight, home builders and White House warn
The Trump administration warned Democrats risked a flood insurance lapse during the shutdown fight, endangering home sales and FEMA funds as hurricane season peaked.