Congress - Page 68

October 7

Pam Bondi accuses Sen. Blumenthal of lying about military service during heated hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi deflected questions about her former law firm's lobbying activities by attacking Sen. Richard Blumenthal's past statements about Vietnam service.

October 7

A look back at every government shutdown in US history

A full list of every U.S. government shutdown since 1976, detailing how long each lasted and what sparked the political standoff.

October 7

Trump's shutdown is jackpot for billionaires while working Americans pay

President Donald Trump faces criticism for breaking campaign promises on healthcare costs while his tariffs and policies drive inflation higher for Americans.

October 7

Trump looms large over special election primary in deep-red congressional district

Eleven Republican candidates compete for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District seat, with President Donald Trump endorsing Matt Van Epps in the special primary.

October 6

Greene calls for English as official language after Bad Bunny urges fans to learn Spanish ahead of Super Bowl

Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl 60 halftime show sparked controversy as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to his Spanish-language comments.

October 6

Voting underway in 2025 election that may determine if Republicans hold House in 2026 midterms

Governor Gavin Newsom leads push for Proposition 50 to redraw California's congressional maps while Republicans fight the redistricting effort statewide.

October 6

Vulnerable House Dem dismisses primary challenger as race heats up: '30-year party crony'

Rep. Jared Golden faces Democratic primary from Matt Dunlap and general election against former Gov. Paul LePage in Trump-won Maine district.

October 5

Trump tells troops 'every last penny' coming despite ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay

Government shutdown freezes military paychecks as President Donald Trump assures troops aboard USS Harry S. Truman they will get back pay and 3.8% raise.

October 5

Trump-backed map victory in Missouri could trigger redistricting battles in these states

These states may be next after Republicans gain ground in congressional redistricting as Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe approves new maps amid a nationwide battle for House control.

October 5

Ominous red and orange skies had Capitol Hill take notice as shutdown loomed

Washington, D.C. sunsets featured striking reds and oranges that led those on Capitol Hill to take notice ahead of the government shutdown.