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Greene calls for English as official language after Bad Bunny urges fans to learn Spanish ahead of Super Bowl

October 6, 2025

Greene calls for English as official language after Bad Bunny urges fans to learn Spanish ahead of Super Bowl

Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl 60 halftime show sparked controversy as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to his Spanish-language comments.

Voting underway in 2025 election that may determine if Republicans hold House in 2026 midterms

October 6, 2025

Voting underway in 2025 election that may determine if Republicans hold House in 2026 midterms

Governor Gavin Newsom leads push for Proposition 50 to redraw California's congressional maps while Republicans fight the redistricting effort statewide.

Vulnerable House Dem dismisses primary challenger as race heats up: '30-year party crony'

October 6, 2025

Vulnerable House Dem dismisses primary challenger as race heats up: '30-year party crony'

Rep. Jared Golden faces Democratic primary from Matt Dunlap and general election against former Gov. Paul LePage in Trump-won Maine district.

Trump tells troops 'every last penny' coming despite ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay

October 5, 2025

Trump tells troops 'every last penny' coming despite ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay

Government shutdown freezes military paychecks as President Donald Trump assures troops aboard USS Harry S. Truman they will get back pay and 3.8% raise.

Trump-backed map victory in Missouri could trigger redistricting battles in these states

October 5, 2025

Trump-backed map victory in Missouri could trigger redistricting battles in these states

These states may be next after Republicans gain ground in congressional redistricting as Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe approves new maps amid a nationwide battle for House control.

Ominous red and orange skies had Capitol Hill take notice as shutdown loomed

October 5, 2025

Ominous red and orange skies had Capitol Hill take notice as shutdown loomed

Washington, D.C. sunsets featured striking reds and oranges that led those on Capitol Hill to take notice ahead of the government shutdown.

Trump says government shutdown layoffs are 'up to' Dems as standoff continues

October 5, 2025

Trump says government shutdown layoffs are 'up to' Dems as standoff continues

Federal worker layoffs could begin if Democrats don't cooperate to end the government shutdown, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett warns.

Virginia Dems back AG candidate Jay Jones, despite sinister text messages

October 5, 2025

Virginia Dems back AG candidate Jay Jones, despite sinister text messages

Democratic Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones faces criticism over 2022 text messages wishing death on Republican Todd Gilbert's children.

Shutdown ignites strategist debate: Will Trump and GOP pay the political price in 2026?

October 4, 2025

Shutdown ignites strategist debate: Will Trump and GOP pay the political price in 2026?

The 2025 government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats and Republicans blame each other, while political strategists say it likely won't impact 2026 elections.

2 looming deadlines could be key to ending the government shutdown, expert says

October 4, 2025

2 looming deadlines could be key to ending the government shutdown, expert says

As Democrat leaders project confidence and no plans for a compromise appear imminent, an expert shared that there are two key dates when things could begin “spiraling out of control."