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November 11

Democrat lawmaker blasts Senate colleagues for caving in shutdown deal

Rep. Melanie Stansbury criticizes eight Senate Democrats for ending the 42-day stalemate, arguing federal employee protections shouldn't have been necessary.

November 11

John Fetterman sides with GOP in Senate vote, says Democrats ‘crossed a line’ putting politics over country

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats in Senate vote over 42-day government shutdown, saying party 'crossed a line' by risking SNAP benefits and worker pay.

November 11

Call to duty: In battle for House, Republicans and Democrats looking to veterans

Military veterans emerge as key players in 2026 midterm battle for House control, with Republicans defending slim majority against Democratic challengers.

November 11

Red state judge chooses new congressional map in fight that could reshape House control

Utah judge rejects GOP redistricting map, creating Democratic-leaning district that could end Republican control of all four congressional seats in 2026.

November 10

White House taunts Ilhan Omar with McDonald's photo, suggests she can go back to Somalia

President Donald Trump continues sparring with Rep. Ilhan Omar over her Somalia origins, and has suggested recently she should return to her birth country.

November 10

Trump ally jumps into crowded GOP primary in race to flip swing state House seat

Trump supporter Elizabeth Girard launches bid for New Hampshire's swing 1st Congressional District, targeting GOP's top House pickup opportunity in 2026 midterms.

November 10

Dem senator reveals deal that secured shutdown's fate — says it was 'worth it' to stop federal layoffs

Democrats failed to extend Obamacare subsidies, but Sen. Tim Kaine won federal workforce protections in the government shutdown deal.

November 10

Reporter's Notebook: Paul stands firm against spending bill as shutdown clock ticks

Rand Paul blocks Senate vote on government funding over hemp regulations, potentially extending shutdown through complex procedural delays.

November 10

Democrats attempt last-ditch effort to save Obamacare subsidies as shutdown end draws near

House Democrats failed to secure COVID-19 era Obamacare subsidy extensions as Rep. Ivey's unanimous consent request was rejected during a pro-forma session.

November 10

Another House Dem drops out of 2026 rat race as party faces generational reckoning

New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, 80, becomes latest senior Democrat to announce retirement, citing need to pass the torch to next generation.