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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Dems block GOP bill ensuring federal worker, military paychecks continue during shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., offered to extend Obamacare subsidies in exchange for reopening the government as the 38-day shutdown continues.
Obama-Appointed Judge Bars Education Department Emails That Blame Shutdown On Democrats
An Obama-appointed federal judge ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration violated the free-speech rights of furloughed U.S. Department of Education employees by altering Read More
Uh-Oh: Warning Signs For Republicans?
There are some lessons that must be learned by Republicans from the elections this week. Republicans did quite poorly across the board. There’s a point Read More
James Carville says he’d ‘find a convicted pedophile’ to run against Republicans after election wins
Democratic strategist James Carville made provocative comments about running controversial candidates against Republicans following Tuesday’s election results.
Chuck Schumer floats ‘compromise’ on Obamacare subsidies to end government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has offered Republicans a “compromise” to end the government shutdown.
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
Schumer, Dems unveil alternative shutdown plan, ask for 1-year extension to Obamacare subsidies
Senate Democrats say they are prepared to reopen the government, only if Republicans attach a one-year extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies to their current plan.
‘Beyond The Pale’: JB Pritzker Could Soon Make Illinois A Hub For ‘Suicide Tourism’
A Democrat-backed bill sitting on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk would turn Illinois into an assisted suicide destination and severely curtail the rights of Christian doctors, Read More
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.