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October 25

Dems pressed on why they are using working families as 'leverage' amid shutdown

Democrats defended their use of the shutdown to push Obamacare subsidies, but Sen. John Fetterman rejected the strategy of using working-class Americans as 'leverage' to pass Dem priorities.

October 24

Vulnerable Dem senator’s ‘grassroots’ campaign powered by out-of-state cash, mostly by coastal elites

Despite claiming "grassroots" momentum, Sen. Jon Ossoff’s third quarter haul was dominated by donors from states other than Georgia, such as California, New York and the D.C. region.

October 24

Eleanor Holmes Norton, an 88-year-old Dem congressional delegate, scammed by phony 'cleaning crew' at DC home

A Washington, D.C., congressional delegate was targeted in a brazen credit card fraud scheme after suspects posed as maintenance workers to access her home and finances.

October 24

Congress seeks answers from NBA commissioner amid widening gambling scandal

Congress is seeking a briefing on the NBA gambling scandal involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former player Damon Jones.

October 24

Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos

An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the Department of War to pay U.S. troops during the government shutdown, but legal restrictions may require congressional approval.

October 23

Grassley releases memo showing DOJ 'unleashed unchecked government power' on Trump associates

Grassley released Justice Department memo showing Garland, Monaco and Wray personally approved FBI investigation into Trump campaign associates' alleged obstruction efforts.

October 23

Schumer's shutdown is leaving our troops and their families high and dry

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's government shutdown forces military families into financial hardship as base services close and troop moves halt.

October 23

Youngkin declares state of emergency over ‘Democrat Shutdown’ depleting SNAP benefits for 850K Virginians

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declares state of emergency as SNAP benefits face Nov. 1 cutoff due to federal government shutdown affecting 850,000 residents.

October 23

Reporter's Notebook: White House pounces after top Dem says government shutdown gives party 'leverage'

Senate Republicans challenge Democrats with bill to pay essential federal workers during shutdown, sparking heated political battle over government funding priorities.

October 23

GOP bill would require all truckers to pass English test as highway safety fears grow

Republican lawmakers propose federal legislation mandating English proficiency tests for commercial drivers after California loses $40 million in funding.