September 21 Schumer pressed by CNN on delay in endorsing Mamdani, reason for holdup in offering support CNN host Dana Bash repeatedly pressed Sen. Chuck Schumer on why he was holding out on endorsing NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Sunday, as he insisted he was still talking to the Democratic socialist.
September 19 Trump-approved plan to avert government shutdown scuttled by Senate Senate Democrats blocked Republicans' short-term government funding extension as lawmakers face Sept. 30 deadline with only two working days remaining.
September 19 Senate Republicans block Democrats' 'filthy' counteroffer as shutdown deadline looms Republicans torpedo Senate Democrats' continuing resolution filled with partisan priorities, including extended healthcare subsidies and restored public broadcasting funds.
September 18 Chuck Schumer questions whether Epstein was 'the real reason' Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was canceled Sen. Chuck Schumer suggested that Jimmy Kimmel's comments on the Jeffrey Epstein case contributed to the abrupt cancellation of his late-night show.
September 18 Speaker Johnson warns against further incitement of political violence House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., dismisses 'comical' comments from a Democratic senator and praises late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's influence on American politics on 'Special Report.'
September 18 Senate confirms dozens of Trump nominees in first test of new nuclear rules Among the 48 nominees confirmed were Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich, both tapped for ambassador roles to Greece and Switzerland, respectively.
September 18 Schumer accuses Trump of exploiting Charlie Kirk's death to launch political 'witch hunt' Congressional Democrats unveil "No Political Enemies Act," following concerns that President Donald Trump and his administration are "trying to snuff out" critics.
September 18 Thune pans Democrats' shutdown stance as 'borderline pathological,' 'like a disease' House Republicans unveiled a clean continuing resolution to fund government until Nov. 21, but Senate Democrats proposed their own version with additional priorities and spending.
September 17 Senate Republicans brand looming crisis a 'Schumer Shutdown' as Democrats dig in Senate Republicans criticize Democrats for opposing their seven-week government funding extension after Democrats supported 13 similar measures under former President Joe Biden.
September 15 Manchin says he wanted GOP to win Senate to stop Democrats' quest for 'raw political power' Former Sen. Joe Manchin's new book details heated conflicts with former President Joe Biden and describes having a better relationship with President Donald Trump than former President Barack Obama.
