October 1 First bipartisan shutdown negotiations surface on Capitol Hill after funding bill blocked again Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demanded "serious" movement on Obamacare subsidies, while Republicans push for votes to reopen government.
October 1 National Guard now in place for Oregon amid ‘chaos, death and destruction’: Trump Oregon National Guard mobilizes 200 service members to protect federal facilities in Portland as immigration enforcement protests continue in the city.
October 1 White House prepares for 'imminent' federal layoffs after Democrats force government shutdown The federal government is preparing for worker layoffs within days as Senate Democrats continue to reject Republicans' spending measures.
October 1 Government shutdown continues as Senate Dems block GOP funding bill for 3rd time Government shutdown continues as Senate Democrats block Republican funding bill for a third time, demanding an extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies.
October 1 Anti-Defamation League retires glossary of extremist groups after backlash for including Charlie Kirk's TPUSA The ADL removed its entire "Glossary of Extremism and Hate" after receiving backlash for listing Turning Point USA (TPUSA) as an extremist group.
October 1 Lisa McClain: Trump is making 'tough decisions' as nonessential federal workers face layoffs Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., discusses the reason behind the shutdown and responds to Sen. Chuck Schumer's, D-N.Y., claim that Democrats made an effort to reach a deal on the budget 'for months.'
October 1 Blame Game: GOP spotlights 'Schumer shutdown' while Dems lash out at Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms Chuck Schumer faces political pressure over government shutdown strategy as Republicans and Democrats battle over healthcare funding and blame assignment.
October 1 JD Vance offers to meet with Schumer, Dems on healthcare 'only after' shutdown ends Vice President JD Vance joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the budget dispute that led to the government shutdown, blaming Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and 'far-left' Senate Democrats who previously decried shutdowns.
October 1 Sen. Rick Scott proposes bill to suspend lawmakers' pay during a government shutdown Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss partisan issues in the Senate that led to the government shutdown and his upcoming legislation that would stop congressional lawmakers from being paid if a budget is not reached.
October 1 Government shuts down after Congress deadlocks on spending deal The federal government is entering a partial shutdown after Senate Democrats rebelled against a short-term spending bill.
