October 21 Dem Rep Mikie Sherrill skips 145 House votes as NJ governor's race heats up New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads Republican Jack Ciattarelli by just four points, despite missing most House votes.
October 21 State Department blasts Dems over shutdown, says national security at risk amid Senate battle The State Department issued a warning that the government shutdown will "impact U.S. foreign policy."
October 21 SCOOP: Trump-backed former Navy SEAL launches GOP primary challenge against Massie Ed Gallrein, a longtime Navy SEAL and Kentucky farmer, announces GOP primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie in the state's 4th Congressional District.
October 20 Trump returns to DC as dim outlook lingers, no end in sight for shutdown President Donald Trump blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown entering its third week, as the political stalemate continues over healthcare subsidies.
October 20 The big money takeover is wrecking college sports. It doesn't have to be that way Rep. Michael Baumgartner raises concerns about the future of sports and education as hedge funds gain influence over college athletics through private capital deals.
October 18 George Santos expresses gratitude to Trump following commutation of his 7-year prison sentence George Santos plans to focus on prison reform after President Trump commuted his sentence, saying he will dedicate his next chapter to "doing good."
October 18 LEADER SCALISE: Democrats cheer 'No Kings' protests, but let shutdown devastate families Federal employees face unpaid work during the government shutdown while Democrats prioritize 'No Kings' political rallies over funding critical programs.
October 17 Senators see momentum on Russia sanctions even as Trump questions timing Senate leaders push for vote on Russian sanctions as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington to press for stronger action against Moscow.
October 17 Lawyers guild's alleged ties to Antifa spark call for DOJ probe A Texas Republican requested a DOJ probe of the National Lawyers Guild's financing and support for Antifa extremists amid the Trump administration's crackdown on the group.
October 16 Shutdown standstill: No headway until there's 'incentive,' politicos lament While fired feds protest at the OMB, Democrats and Republicans on the Hill continue to spar over a shutdown showdown with no end in sight.