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October 4

2 looming deadlines could be key to ending the government shutdown, expert says

As Democrat leaders project confidence and no plans for a compromise appear imminent, an expert shared that there are two key dates when things could begin “spiraling out of control."

October 3

Transportation secretary goes viral with meme video slamming Democrats as shutdown hits Day 3: ‘FAFO’

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy used a humorous "FAFO" graph video to criticize Democrats holding out for Obamacare tax credits in the spending deal amid the government shutdown.

October 3

Longtime Trump ally Lewandowski flirts with primary challenge against GOP governor

Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski explores primary challenge to Governor Kelly Ayotte as redistricting tensions rise in New Hampshire politics.

October 3

'Squad' Dem launches comeback House bid after anti-Israel views torpedoed campaign: 'We need a fighter'

Progressive "Squad" member former Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., launches new campaign for Congress more than a year after primary defeat to pro-Israel candidate in Missouri.

October 3

Blame Game: Republicans claim Schumer forced shutdown 'because he’s terrified' of AOC primary challenge

Vice President JD Vance accused Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of causing the federal shutdown to avoid a potential Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., primary.

October 3

Democrats shut down government over healthcare for illegal immigrants, House GOP whip says

As Democrats attempt to blame the GOP for the government shutdown, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said the real reason for the shutdown is Sen. Chuck Schumer’s fear of his leftist base.

October 2

Unearthed debate clip goes viral against Dems as illegal immigrant health coverage becomes top issue

Government shutdown debate intensifies as 2020 Democratic primary clip resurfaces showing ten candidates backing illegal immigrant healthcare coverage.

October 2

Former Politico reporter says pressure of government shutdown will ‘skyrocket on Democrats’

Political analyst Rachel Bade said Republicans can leverage government shutdown impacts on workers and services to pressure Democrats into abandoning their stance.

October 2

With the government shutdown threatening air travel, a GOP bill seeks to keep flights running

As federal agencies hunker down for what could be a protracted government shutdown, Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., is introducing a bill to make sure that flights can continue on schedule.

October 2

Lawmaker warns government shutdown chaos potentially leading to big waste in the military, impacting readiness

GOP congressman fears shutdown fallout has reached the military, pointing to concerns his office has fielded regarding troops being pulled from assignments prematurely.