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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 19

Democratic senator says small businesses 'are taking it in the neck with these tariffs'

Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii made the comment in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot last week. (Credit: YouTube/ Senator Markey)

September 19

Former Republican senator on potential bid to flip swing state seat red: 'this is a race I know I can win'

Former Senator John E. Sununu may seek Trump's endorsement for 2026 New Hampshire Senate race after previously calling the president a loser in 2024.

September 18

Final Senate candidate Charlie Kirk endorsed before his assassination: 'We have to win'

Kentucky businessman Nate Morris credits Charlie Kirk's early endorsement with transforming his 2026 Republican Senate campaign before Kirk's recent death

September 18

WATCH: Parody drug ad spotlights RFK’s crackdown on misleading pharmaceutical marketing

Kennedy and HHS rolled out a parody drug ad mocking deceptive pharmaceutical marketing as part of a new plan to crack down on misleading advertising practices nationwide.

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 18

Lawmaker who tied Kirk to ‘domestic terrorism’ facing expulsion calls amid politician blowback nationwide

Several mayors and lawmakers face backlash for controversial posts about Charlie Kirk's death, including a West Virginia delegate who called his words domestic terrorism.

September 18

Senate Republican pushes Charlie Kirk Act to stop government-funded 'propaganda'

The Charlie Kirk Act would strengthen the Cold War-era Smith-Mundt Act protections and embargo government media from Americans for 12 years after production.