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September 25

Chaos erupts during immigration hearing as Democrat lunges at chairman’s gavel: 'I'm tired of you' '

A Wisconsin Senate committee hearing on an immigration bill erupted when Democrat Tim Carpenter called Republicans "cowards" and questioned their Christianity.

September 25

Senate progressive accuses Trump of ‘mafia-style blackmail’ in shutdown fight

The Office of Budget and Management plans mass firings beyond standard furloughs if the government shuts down.

September 24

Reporter's Notebook: Trump cancels meeting with Democrats as shutdown looms

Government shutdown looms as House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate leaders clash over spending bill with September 30th deadline approaching fast.

September 24

GOP senator blasts Schumer, Dems as 'forcing' shutdown while demanding price tag report

GOP and Democratic leaders are still at an impasse on a government funding extension with the Sept. 30 deadline approaching, risking partial shutdown of the federal government.

September 24

Senate lawmakers clash over Trump administration’s approach to speech, censorship

Senate Republicans and Democrats express concern over Trump administration comments suggesting targeting of critics, political enemies and hate speech.

September 23

Russia is a 'paper tiger,' Sen. Lindsey Graham argues

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. explains how President Donald Trump put Russia 'on notice' and argues the only way the war in Ukraine will end on 'Hannity.'

September 23

Trump cancels meeting with Schumer, Jeffries over 'ridiculous demands' as funding deadline looms

President Donald Trump axed a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., arguing that the pair were "unserious."

September 22

Tit for tat: House censures are becoming 'snap' solutions

Long reserved for weighty misconduct, the censure in the House has shifted into a rapid-fire tactic, as legislators use it tit-for-tat.

September 22

250K Dreamers would be protected from deportation under big-name bipartisan effort

Bipartisan immigration bill aims to shield children of visa-holding foreign nationals from losing legal status due to green card backlogs and aging out provisions.

September 22

Thune slams Democrats' 'cold-blooded partisan' tactics as funding deadline nears

Republicans leave Washington, D.C., without funding deal as President Donald Trump calls potential government shutdown likely and Democrats blame GOP for impasse.