October 2 Johnson says Democrats lying about illegal immigrant healthcare push Speaker Mike Johnson is defending GOP Medicaid reforms as Democrats deny accusations they're seeking healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants amid the funding fight.
October 2 Lawmaker warns government shutdown chaos potentially leading to big waste in the military, impacting readiness GOP congressman fears shutdown fallout has reached the military, pointing to concerns his office has fielded regarding troops being pulled from assignments prematurely.
October 2 Democrats refuse to budge over Obamacare fight as shutdown drags on Senate Democrats led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remain largely unified in demanding Obamacare tax credit extensions during the ongoing government shutdown.
October 2 Hakeem Jeffries confronted on CNN about Medicaid funding for 'noncitizens' CNN host Jake Tapper confronted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about Medicaid funding for "noncitizens" on Wednesday as the lawmaker argued they were trying to save healthcare.
October 2 Trump sees 'unprecedented opportunity' to cut government during shutdown President Donald Trump said he would meet with Russell Vought on Thursday to discuss cutting Democrat agencies following a partial government shutdown.
October 2 Senate back in session amid shutdown Senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the ongoing negotiations in the Senate to end the government shutdown as it enters day two.
October 2 Longtime Obama aide: 'Democrats need an education reset' The 'Fox & Friends' hosts discuss Rahm Emanuel's comments on the current state of the Democratic party and their lack of focus on education.
October 2 Democratic senator negotiates with Republicans to end shutdown Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the funding dispute that shut down the government and her efforts to negotiate with Republicans to end it.
October 2 Media bashes Trump admin messaging for pinning shutdown on Dems, White House fires back Media reports suggest the Trump admin is violating federal law by blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
October 2 Federal government shutdown sparks blame game in crucial race for governor New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Rep. Mikie Sherrill clash over government shutdown blame in the high-profile showdown, one of only two 2025 elections for governor.