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October 31

Senate Republican demands Google shut down AI model over false rape allegation

Google's AI Gemma allegedly produced defamatory sexual assault claims against Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., prompting her to call for the technology to be shut down.

October 30

Trump urges GOP to ‘end the shutdown’ by going nuclear on Senate filibuster

President Donald Trump on Thursday called for Republicans to eliminate the filibuster in order to end the monthlong government shutdown.

October 30

Shutdown seen from the pulpit: Inching along on a wing and a prayer

Senate Chaplain Barry Black delivered powerful prayers during the government shutdown, calling out lawmakers for political posturing as tensions rise in Congress.

October 30

Democrats created a ‘culture of dependency’: GOP senator

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, discusses the federal employees who remain unpaid during the government shutdown and the consequences of SNAP benefits being halted on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

October 30

Key Trump agency vows to claw back over $1B benefiting illegals in blue states: 'Won't tolerate it'

The Trump administration says Democrat-led states misused over $1 billion in federal Medicaid dollars on illegal immigrants, including convicted felons, and is vowing to claw it back.

October 30

Major phone carriers reveal Jack Smith's subpoenas for Republican senators' records

Two phone companies grappled with how to handle requests from the Biden Department of Justice for phone records associated with several Republican members of Congress.

October 30

Thune, GOP reject pushing 'rifle-shot' government funding bills during shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., argued that the best way to ensure Americans don't go without food benefits and that federal workers are paid is to reopen the government.

October 30

Thune, Emmer erupt at Democrats, accuse Schumer of ‘playing games’ with American lives amid shutdown standoff

Tom Emmer blames Chuck Schumer for blocking government reopening efforts as shutdown enters day 30. Political stalemate continues over spending and healthcare issues.

October 30

Senate defies Trump on global tariffs as Republicans join Democrats in rare bipartisan vote

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and three other Republicans voted with Democrats to strike down President Donald Trump's 10% tariffs on countries worldwide.

October 30

Trump’s shadow looms over Texas race as Hunt accuses Cornyn of betrayal

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, exchanged blows as the primary race for the Senate seat in Texas heats up.