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House Republicans' slim majority will dip just before Congress' next spending deadline, complicating the GOP's already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation. bit.ly/48jtq4g
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
House Republicans' slim majority will dip just before Congress' next spending deadline, complicating the GOP's already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation. bit.ly/48jtq4g
The longest government shutdown ended after Democratic moderates reached a deal that dropped the party’s demand to renew expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Now, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing heat.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The longest government shutdown ended after Democratic moderates reached a deal that dropped the party’s demand to renew expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Now, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing heat.
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The longest-ever government shutdown may be over, but lawmakers have their work cut out for them ahead of the next funding deadline at the end of January.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The longest-ever government shutdown may be over, but lawmakers have their work cut out for them ahead of the next funding deadline at the end of January.
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An intensely partisan war between Republicans and Democrats to reshape House districts before the 2026 midterm elections is gaining momentum after Tuesday’s off year election. bit.ly/4oYbm6I
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
An intensely partisan war between Republicans and Democrats to reshape House districts before the 2026 midterm elections is gaining momentum after Tuesday’s off year election. bit.ly/4oYbm6I
The federal government shutdown is testing whether Congress can reclaim some authority in the face of an aggressive Trump administration, or if the dispute only further empowers the presidency. bit.ly/439g5tL
October 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The federal government shutdown is testing whether Congress can reclaim some authority in the face of an aggressive Trump administration, or if the dispute only further empowers the presidency. bit.ly/439g5tL
President Donald Trump is tapping money Congress approved in the massive tax and spending package earlier this year to cover his political priorities during the government shutdown. bit.ly/47N8Ji5
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
President Donald Trump is tapping money Congress approved in the massive tax and spending package earlier this year to cover his political priorities during the government shutdown. bit.ly/47N8Ji5
Food stamps are fast becoming the centerpiece of congressional Republicans' and Democrats' shutdown stare-down as nutritional benefits for 41 million Americans threaten to dry up in just three days. bit.ly/4qzxrda
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Food stamps are fast becoming the centerpiece of congressional Republicans' and Democrats' shutdown stare-down as nutritional benefits for 41 million Americans threaten to dry up in just three days. bit.ly/4qzxrda
States have begun notifying SNAP participants that they’ll be forced to cut off benefits absent a federal cash injection before Nov. 1.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
States have begun notifying SNAP participants that they’ll be forced to cut off benefits absent a federal cash injection before Nov. 1.
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The alleged death threat against House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries follows a rise in partisanship on and off the Hill as lawmakers increasingly fear political violence. bit.ly/3JmtjfW
October 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The alleged death threat against House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries follows a rise in partisanship on and off the Hill as lawmakers increasingly fear political violence. bit.ly/3JmtjfW
Funding for every government agency has lapsed for 17 days and counting, marking the longest full government-wide shutdown in US history. bit.ly/4ongfWi
October 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Funding for every government agency has lapsed for 17 days and counting, marking the longest full government-wide shutdown in US history. bit.ly/4ongfWi
National parks aim to avoid the vandalism, dirty bathrooms, and safety concerns that plagued many sites during the last government shutdown almost seven years ago—despite furloughs and new layoff threats at the Interior Department. bit.ly/48wjbeU
October 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
National parks aim to avoid the vandalism, dirty bathrooms, and safety concerns that plagued many sites during the last government shutdown almost seven years ago—despite furloughs and new layoff threats at the Interior Department. bit.ly/48wjbeU
Hundreds of thousands of furloughed government employees are barred from working at federal agencies as the shutdown enters its second week, but Capitol Hill is a different story where many staff remain on the job. bit.ly/48hEII0
October 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Hundreds of thousands of furloughed government employees are barred from working at federal agencies as the shutdown enters its second week, but Capitol Hill is a different story where many staff remain on the job. bit.ly/48hEII0
Speaker Mike Johnson is doubling down on his decision to keep House Republicans away from Washington during the government shutdown, even as criticisms of the strategy mount. bit.ly/46URBVX
October 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson is doubling down on his decision to keep House Republicans away from Washington during the government shutdown, even as criticisms of the strategy mount. bit.ly/46URBVX
The top House Republican and Democrat are employing different leadership strategies as a likely government shutdown approaches, but they each have the same goals: keep the party in line and solidify their standing as leaders. bit.ly/3Kukm4j
September 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The top House Republican and Democrat are employing different leadership strategies as a likely government shutdown approaches, but they each have the same goals: keep the party in line and solidify their standing as leaders. bit.ly/3Kukm4j
After a weeklong recess, Congress is no closer to fending off a government shutdown.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
After a weeklong recess, Congress is no closer to fending off a government shutdown.
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Stay up to date with the latest shutdown news: bit.ly/3KihGa5
Hakeem Jeffries thinks Democrats are strongly positioned in a shutdown fight with President Donald Trump — especially with health care at the center of the argument.
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More of Jeffries' exclusive interview:
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September 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hakeem Jeffries thinks Democrats are strongly positioned in a shutdown fight with President Donald Trump — especially with health care at the center of the argument.
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More of Jeffries' exclusive interview:
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Vance's prominent role in the White House's response to Charlie Kirk's killing comes as no surprise to people who knew both men. bit.ly/46z53Pp
September 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Vance's prominent role in the White House's response to Charlie Kirk's killing comes as no surprise to people who knew both men. bit.ly/46z53Pp
Congress could give lawmakers more than the $30 million now proposed in stopgap funding legislation for their personal security.
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Find the latest updates in this fight for more security: bit.ly/46ItfQr
September 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Congress could give lawmakers more than the $30 million now proposed in stopgap funding legislation for their personal security.
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Find the latest updates in this fight for more security: bit.ly/46ItfQr
Democratic leaders have set the stage for a showdown at the end of September, as their demands for health-care concessions as part of any government funding deal raises the chances of an Oct. 1 shutdown.
But a shutdown isn’t inevitable. Here's the latest Congress update: bit.ly/4gu4UkK
But a shutdown isn’t inevitable. Here's the latest Congress update: bit.ly/4gu4UkK
September 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Democratic leaders have set the stage for a showdown at the end of September, as their demands for health-care concessions as part of any government funding deal raises the chances of an Oct. 1 shutdown.
But a shutdown isn’t inevitable. Here's the latest Congress update: bit.ly/4gu4UkK
But a shutdown isn’t inevitable. Here's the latest Congress update: bit.ly/4gu4UkK
Republicans in Congress won’t fight to extend Trump’s national emergency declaration in Washington, which ends today.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Republicans in Congress won’t fight to extend Trump’s national emergency declaration in Washington, which ends today.
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Read more in this morning's Starting Line: bit.ly/4mZX1Ga