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February 3

House Dems clash over Schumer-Trump deal as Jeffries blasts lack of ICE reforms

Democrats led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are clashing with members of their own party over whether to support a funding deal lacking ICE reforms.

February 3

Groundhog Day and Friday the 13th

The government shutdown continues as House Republicans face a razor-thin majority to pass the bill that includes funding for the Pentagon, HUD and transportation programs.

February 2

DHS Secretary Noem to testify before key House committee amid spotlight on deportation agenda

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem agrees to appear before Congress in March amid scrutiny over two U.S. citizen killings during Minnesota immigration operations.

February 2

Where things stand with the government shutdown and how soon it could end

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted the government shutdown will end by Tuesday as Democrats oppose funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

February 2

SEN BERNIE SANDERS: We need to cap credit card interest rates at 10%

Senator Bernie Sanders calls Wall Street credit card practices "usury" as major banks profit from 24% average rates while borrowing at 4% from Fed.

February 1

Government shutdowns may be fewer, but they’re increasingly disruptive

U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide.

February 1

Starmer calls on ex-Prince Andrew to testify before Congress after latest Epstein release

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for the former Prince Andrew to testify before Congress after the latest Epstein files release on Sunday.

January 31

House GOP's already fragile majority to further shrink after Democrats' ballot box victory

Democratic runoff decides Texas special election for vacant congressional seat, shrinking Republican House majority to razor-thin margin of control.

January 31

House GOP majority on the brink as all-Democrat Texas special congressional election underway

Republicans' razor-thin House majority shrinks further as Democrats set to win Texas special election, giving GOP leadership new headaches in Congress.

January 31

Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

Congress failed to pass a new funding deal in time, triggering the second partial government shutdown in six months as federal agencies prepare for potential closure.