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October 17

Thune torches Senate Dems for allowing 'far-left' lawmakers to hijack party after blocking crucial bill

Republicans failed to advance the defense appropriations bill after Senate Democrats voted against the procedural measure as the government shutdown drags on.

October 16

Dem school board chair drops Senate bid after 'radical empathy' backlash over illegal immigrant superintendent

Jackie Norris withdrew a U.S. Senate bid following controversy over Ian Andre Roberts, the illegal immigrant former superintendent with a criminal history.

October 16

President Trump announces massive discounts on fertility drugs and IVF

President Donald Trump announces measures targeting the 'crushing cost' of IVF and fertility drugs from the White House.

October 16

'Optical illusion' swastika flags distributed to multiple congressional offices prompt investigation: sources

Sources say the swastika flag in Republican Rep. Dave Taylor's office was part of mysterious deliveries to congressional offices, with the hate symbol hidden until captured on camera.

October 16

Sen. Mitch McConnell seen on video falling inside Senate building

Video captures Sen. Mitch McConnell stumbling to the ground in a Capitol Hill basement hallway while walking past a woman asking a question about ICE activity.

October 16

Senate Dems tank GOP plan to pay troops, fund Pentagon as shutdown hits Day 16

Republicans fail to advance defense appropriations bill as Senate Democrats demand clarity on which spending measures would be attached to the legislation.

October 16

Texas mother turns tragedy into purpose: Esmeralda ‘Esmi’ Cantu-Castle runs for office after losing daughter

After losing her Navy daughter, Esmi Cantu-Castle says faith and service helped her turn pain into purpose as she launches a grassroots campaign to represent South Texas.

October 16

Senate Democrats block GOP plan for 10th time, ensuring shutdown lasts into next week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., continues pushing House-passed continuing resolution while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands Obamacare subsidy talks.

October 16

Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.

October 16

Why Trump, rightly praised for the Gaza ceasefire, acts so differently at home

Praised for his Gaza peace plan, President Trump continues to face backlash at home from adversaries for divisive policies, shutdown chaos and political tactics.