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Republicans eye fresh funding fight as shutdown standoff drags on

October 15, 2025

Republicans eye fresh funding fight as shutdown standoff drags on

House and Senate Republicans consider extending the Nov. 21 government funding deadline as Democrats reject the GOP continuing resolution for the eighth time.

Trump’s redistricting push gains steam in another key state: 'We will stand with the president'

October 15, 2025

Trump’s redistricting push gains steam in another key state: 'We will stand with the president'

GOP-controlled North Carolina legislature will vote on new congressional map targeting Democratic Rep. Ron Davis's swing district to secure additional Republican seat.

Intelligence officials voice alarm over US researchers' collaboration with China

October 14, 2025

Intelligence officials voice alarm over US researchers' collaboration with China

Arkansas Republican introduces legislation to require precautionary measure for researchers partnering with Chinese military-linked institutions.

Obama endorses Newsom California redistricting Prop 50

October 14, 2025

Obama endorses Newsom California redistricting Prop 50

California's Proposition 50 ballot measure could determine House control as Barack Obama campaigns for redistricting changes ahead of the 2026 election.

Democrats under fire for standing by Virginia AG hopeful who joked about shooting GOP rival

October 11, 2025

Democrats under fire for standing by Virginia AG hopeful who joked about shooting GOP rival

Democrats’ silence on Jay Jones’ violent “two bullets" texts is raising questions about political hypocrisy and moral leadership in Virginia.

Allies stand by Katie Porter despite controversial videos sparking political firestorm in California campaign

October 10, 2025

Allies stand by Katie Porter despite controversial videos sparking political firestorm in California campaign

People are standing by former Rep. Katie Porter even as videos of the Democrat cause a political firestorm amid her run for California governor.

Noem airs clip blasting Democrats for government shutdown at every airport in America

October 9, 2025

Noem airs clip blasting Democrats for government shutdown at every airport in America

Secretary Kristi Noem said "Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government" in new video.

A dizzying ride on the Hill: Lawmakers debate in circles as shutdown enters week two

October 8, 2025

A dizzying ride on the Hill: Lawmakers debate in circles as shutdown enters week two

Congress appears utterly paralyzed as the latest government shutdown trudges on, with lawmakers unable to muster up the votes to end it.

IRS workforce slashed in half as government shutdown showdown stretches into second week

October 8, 2025

IRS workforce slashed in half as government shutdown showdown stretches into second week

The IRS implements contingency plans during the government shutdown, suspending taxpayer services while maintaining tax processing and criminal investigations.

Reporter's Notebook: Senate revotes today on ending government shutdown

October 8, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: Senate revotes today on ending government shutdown

The Senate will vote for a sixth time on competing Democratic and Republican plans to end the government shutdown as lawmakers worry about furloughed worker back pay.