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November 17

Trump targets red state Republican lawmakers in push for congressional redistricting

High-stakes redistricting battle unfolds as Trump pressures Indiana lawmakers to redraw congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterms for House control.

November 17

Shutdown chaos reignites debate over privatizing US air traffic control

Privatizing FAA air traffic control is back on the public's radar as supporters argue it would prevent shutdown disruptions and improve funding.

November 17

Pence group blasts Trump's drug pricing plan as 'socialist' in new ad campaign

A conservative group led by Mike Pence allies opposes Trump's Most-Favored-Nation drug pricing agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, calling them government overreach.

November 16

The Speaker’s Lobby: Happy New Year as shutdown showdown draws to a close

Senate passed spending bill to end government shutdown after complex procedural hurdles and negotiations involving multiple Republican senators.

November 16

NBA obtaining cell phones from Lakers, other teams in investigation into illegal gambling scheme: report

The NBA is collecting cell phones from multiple teams as part of its investigation into illegal sports gambling following federal indictments of coaches and players.

November 15

Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman denies viewing pornography on flight after viral photos surface online

California congressman Brad Sherman faces viral backlash after photos appeared to show him viewing explicit images on a tablet during a flight, sparking a social media controversy.

November 15

Dems say base is 'rightfully' angry over their leaders caving to GOP during shutdown fight: 'Porch puppies'

Democrats are turning on each other after Senate moderates voted with Republicans to end the shutdown, drawing fire from progressives demanding a tougher fight.

November 14

Judge rejects Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to toss assault case, says her actions had ‘no legislative purpose’

A federal judge ruled Rep. LaMonica McIver’s alleged clash with federal agents wasn’t part of her congressional duties, rejecting her bid to dismiss the charges.

November 14

Anti-Trump network behind mass protests cracks open war chest against Dems who backed reopening government

Left-wing group Indivisible targets Senator Chuck Schumer and Democrats who broke ranks to end the federal government shutdown over healthcare disputes.

November 14

Shutdown is over, but Washington's budget brawl is just getting started

Rep. Rosa DeLauro warns another government shutdown could occur by Jan. 30 as Congress faces unresolved Obamacare subsidy issues and nine remaining spending bills.