Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking the GOP’s short-term funding extension as Congress hurtles toward a government shutdown.
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Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spaces
A yelling match between Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and a former Biden administration official broke out in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the need for “two spirit” safe spaces.
Government shutdown risk grows after Dems block Trump-backed extension for a 2nd time
Senate Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over government funding as a partial shutdown looms, with disagreements over Obamacare subsidies.
Fox News Poll: Democrat Sherrill leads New Jersey governor’s race
Fox News poll shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill leading Republican Jack Ciattarelli by 8 points in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race to replace term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Illegal Immigrant Superintendent Wasn’t Checked Through Federal E-Verify System
The illegal immigrant superintendent of an Iowa public school system did not undergo an immigration employment verification through the federal E-Verify system, which ensures workers Read More
Sherrill fires back at GOP rival as questions swirl over her military records: ‘Hand in the cookie jar’
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli clash over leaked military records from a 1994 Naval Academy cheating scandal controversy.
As Dems Prepare To Force A Government Shutdown, Poll Suggests The People Aren’t Falling In Line
With just hours to go before the looming government shutdown is expected to kick in, a poll by The New York Times suggests that most Read More
User’s manual to a likely government shutdown tonight
A government shutdown will begin Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. ET as the Senate prepares a test vote on a House spending bill that requires 60 votes and Democratic support.
Morning Brief: Trump’s Peace Push, Portland Riots, & Maryland’s Foster Care Fumble
President Donald Trump meets with congressional leaders in hopes of avoiding a government shutdown, anti-ICE protests in Portland take a riotous turn, and an audit Read More
Top GOP senator steps up efforts to protect Republican majority in 2026 midterms
Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton backs Representative Ashley Hinson for Iowa’s open Senate seat as Republicans work to defend their 53-47 majority in 2026.