October 16 Johnson says 'Marxists' run Democratic Party as government shutdown heads into next week House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed the Democratic Party has been taken over by far-left Marxists, citing figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
October 16 Dr Oz accuses Democrats of ‘gaslighting’ Americans over $1B in Medicaid payments to illegal immigrants CMS chief Dr. Mehmet Oz says a review found over $1B in Medicaid payments to illegal immigrants as the Trump administration moves to fix it amid shutdown.
October 16 Senate Democrats block GOP plan for 10th time, ensuring shutdown lasts into next week Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., continues pushing House-passed continuing resolution while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands Obamacare subsidy talks.
October 16 Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.
October 16 Christian student exposes pricey college textbook calling her a 'white supremacist' A University of North Georgia student was required to purchase a textbook for a course that labeled Christianity as "white supremacist group."
October 16 AOC dodges question on taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants at town hall During a CNN town hall, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., repeatedly dodged questions about whether she believes illegal immigrants should receive taxpayer-funded healthcare.
October 15 Bernie Sanders clashes with town hall attendee over Schumer leadership during shutdown Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., briefly clashed with a CNN town hall attendee Wednesday over whether the shutdown reflects Sen. Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., leadership.
October 15 JD Vance tells Dems outraged over young Republicans' leaked group chat to 'grow up' Vice President JD Vance told people to "grow up" over outrage about a leaked Republican group chat, comparing it to Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones' violent texts.
October 15 Trump instructs Pentagon to ensure troops are paid despite government shutdown Trump signed a memo ordering troop pay to continue during the government shutdown, bypassing Congress after weeks of stalled funding talks.
October 15 Sen. Ted Cruz reveals how long he thinks the government shutdown will last Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, dissects what is 'infuriating' about the government shutdown on 'Hannity.'