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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to where we stand with a potential break in the government shutdown

November 4, 2025

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to where we stand with a potential break in the government shutdown

Congress shows first movement in 35 days on shutdown as senators negotiate Band-Aid spending bill, needing 60 votes to break Democratic filibuster.

Man accused of threatening to kill member of Congress arrested steps from Senate building

November 4, 2025

Man accused of threatening to kill member of Congress arrested steps from Senate building

Police arrested a Pennsylvania man who allegedly threatened to kill a member of Congress near the Senate building. Richard Griffin, 43, was stopped before a security screening.

Trump foe Boasberg hit with articles of impeachment

November 4, 2025

Trump foe Boasberg hit with articles of impeachment

GOP Rep. Brandon Gill is moving to have Judge James Boasberg impeached over his role in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation of President Donald Trump.

Nancy Mace demands airport CEO resign after claims she mistreated staff

November 4, 2025

Nancy Mace demands airport CEO resign after claims she mistreated staff

Rep. Nancy Mace rejects Charleston Airport claims she mistreated security staff, calling the incident report false and demanding resignations.

Dem rep says on Election Day he won't run again, setting up chief of staff to replace him

November 4, 2025

Dem rep says on Election Day he won't run again, setting up chief of staff to replace him

Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia reportedly won't seek re-election, leaving Democrats with multiple open congressional seats ahead of the March primary election.

Government shutdown becoming longest in US history as Democrats dig in on Obamacare

November 4, 2025

Government shutdown becoming longest in US history as Democrats dig in on Obamacare

The ongoing government shutdown is going to become the longest in history on Tuesday night.

Over one month into government shutdown and no end in sight – but predictions run rampant

November 3, 2025

Over one month into government shutdown and no end in sight – but predictions run rampant

Republicans predict government shutdown will end after Tuesday's election results, but their previous forecasts have repeatedly failed as Democrats refuse to cave on funding.

Hakeem Jeffries digs in on SNAP blame-game with 42 million Americans' food benefits at risk

November 3, 2025

Hakeem Jeffries digs in on SNAP blame-game with 42 million Americans' food benefits at risk

Government shutdown threatens food stamps for 42 million Americans as House Democrats reject the GOP's funding bill over a healthcare cuts dispute.

While Pelosi mulls her political future, debate heats up on when to step aside

November 3, 2025

While Pelosi mulls her political future, debate heats up on when to step aside

Questions about the age and fitness for office of certain lawmakers are spurring conversations about whether Congress, as a body, is getting too old.

Trump administration cites widespread misuse of SNAP as funding lapses during shutdown

November 3, 2025

Trump administration cites widespread misuse of SNAP as funding lapses during shutdown

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she made it clear to states that 'no illegal aliens can use SNAP, zero, zero, zero'