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Government Shutdown October 7

A look back at every government shutdown in US history

A full list of every U.S. government shutdown since 1976, detailing how long each lasted and what sparked the political standoff.

Jeffrey Epstein October 7

House committee withdraws James Comey subpoena for Jeffrey Epstein testimony

The House Oversight Committee has dropped its subpoena for former FBI Director James Comey in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

VIDEO October 6

Speaker Mike Johnson says Chuck Schumer NEVER would have done this before

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., explains why Sen. Chuck Schumer has 'changed course' on government shutdowns and ridicules a Democrat's 'vile' comments on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

Donald Trump October 6

Trump slams Democrats for ‘shutting down’ government, demands it reopen ‘tonight’

President Trump blamed Democrats for shutting down the government and urged them to reopen it “tonight" amid Senate talks over ObamaCare subsidies.

Republicans October 6

Hawley rips Jack Smith’s ‘Biden’s Stasi’ probe, calls alleged spying ‘abuse of power beyond Watergate’

Josh Hawley demands full investigation after documents show FBI tracked GOP senators' phone records during January 6 probe under Special Counsel Jack Smith's direction.

Congress October 6

Voting underway in 2025 election that may determine if Republicans hold House in 2026 midterms

Governor Gavin Newsom leads push for Proposition 50 to redraw California's congressional maps while Republicans fight the redistricting effort statewide.

White House October 6

Trump flips his shutdown approach, leaving Congress to take the heat

The partial government shutdown stems from congressional disagreement over healthcare provisions, whereas the previous shutdown pitted the White House against lawmakers.

Media October 6

CBS News staffers receive new marching orders, urged to treat Democrats and Republicans equally

Bari Weiss, who was named editor-in-chief of CBS News on Monday, said she wants Democrats and Republicans held to “equal scrutiny" in her first memo to staffers.

Politics October 6

Mike Johnson fires back at Hakeem Jeffries' 'desperate' call for televised shutdown debate

Speaker Mike Johnson rejects Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' challenge for a primetime House floor debate on the ongoing government shutdown.

VIDEO October 6

Mike Johnson fires back at top Democrat's shutdown debate request

Speaker Mike Johnson addressed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' demand for a debate on the ongoing government shutdown during his press conference on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.