January 8 House passes nearly $180B funding package after conservative rebellion over Minnesota fraud fears The House passed a multibillion-dollar federal funding package in a bipartisan vote, moving Congress closer to averting a government shutdown by the Jan. 30 deadline.
January 5 Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow Congress unveils more than $174 billion spending bill to avoid government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline, with House vote expected this week on the bipartisan legislation.
December 31 Iran in shutdown as protesters storm governor's office, crowds chant 'Death to Khamenei' Iran security forces clashed with protesters in Tehran, Shiraz and Kermanshah as opposition groups report gunfire and demonstrators chant "Death to Khamenei" during unrest.
December 30 Senate races to avoid government shutdown with time ticking and lingering issues Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., develops contingency plans for government funding as lawmakers work to pass five-bill spending package and remaining funding bills before Jan. 30.
December 27 Shutdown looms in 2026 as healthcare premiums set to spike Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram and Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., join 'Fox News Live' to discuss the expiration of Obamacare subsidies, rising healthcare premiums going into 2026 and concerns of another government shutdown.
December 25 Congress leaves for holidays with no healthcare deal amid concerns of another shutdown Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins 'Fox News Live' to break down the ongoing debate on Capitol Hill regarding expiring Obamacare subsidies and lack of action to compromise on a replacement ahead of price spikes in 2026.
December 23 Senate majority leader addresses 'key' to GOP's 'strong turnout' in 2026 midterms Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., previews Republicans' 2026 midterm strategy, argues the 'best' way President Donald Trump can 'win over' Independents and more on 'Special Report.'
December 21 Charlamagne tha God reveals what surprised him most about politics in 2025 Charlamagne tha God revealed what surprised him most about politics in 2025, criticizing both parties for their lack of respect toward working-class Americans.
December 19 Democrats' last-minute move to block GOP funding plan sends lawmakers home early Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expressed hope Democrats would support government funding when Congress returns after Democratic opposition derailed Thursday's vote.
December 13 Rep. Virginia Foxx criticizes Democrats for ‘misleading the American people’ on healthcare costs Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to break down the fight over Obamacare subsidies and why House Speaker Mike Johnson calls her the ‘iron lady of the House.’
