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Politics 8 hours ago

Obama endorses Newsom California redistricting Prop 50

California's Proposition 50 ballot measure could determine House control as Barack Obama campaigns for redistricting changes ahead of the 2026 election.

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Democrats under fire for standing by Virginia AG hopeful who joked about shooting GOP rival

Democrats’ silence on Jay Jones’ violent “two bullets" texts is raising questions about political hypocrisy and moral leadership in Virginia.

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Allies stand by Katie Porter despite controversial videos sparking political firestorm in California campaign

People are standing by former Rep. Katie Porter even as videos of the Democrat cause a political firestorm amid her run for California governor.

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Noem airs clip blasting Democrats for government shutdown at every airport in America

Secretary Kristi Noem said "Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government" in new video.

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A dizzying ride on the Hill: Lawmakers debate in circles as shutdown enters week two

Congress appears utterly paralyzed as the latest government shutdown trudges on, with lawmakers unable to muster up the votes to end it.

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IRS workforce slashed in half as government shutdown showdown stretches into second week

The IRS implements contingency plans during the government shutdown, suspending taxpayer services while maintaining tax processing and criminal investigations.

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Reporter's Notebook: Senate revotes today on ending government shutdown

The Senate will vote for a sixth time on competing Democratic and Republican plans to end the government shutdown as lawmakers worry about furloughed worker back pay.

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Government shutdown 101: We've been here before, here's what happens next

Government shutdowns have become more frequent as political brinkmanship defines budget negotiations, with the latest federal shutdown starting Wednesday morning.

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Democrat Aftyn Behn advances to special election in battle for vacant congressional seat in deep-red district

Tennessee Democrats picked Aftyn Behn as their nominee for a special congressional election in the Republican-leaning 7th District, with the general election set for December 2.

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ObamaCare subsidies at center of Dem shutdown fight 'fuel' healthcare cost inflation, conservatives say

The government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats demand an extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies set to expire in 2025, while conservatives oppose the measure.

Media 8 hours ago

Trump drives the shutdown coverage, but leaderless Democrats have broken through with healthcare message

President Trump stays above the shutdown fray as both parties oddly unite to defend federal programs, each blaming the other while eyeing a short-term spending fix.

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White House blames Dems for potential WIC lapse, announces 'creative solution' to keep program running

Karoline Leavitt shared on X Tuesday the White House is using tariff revenue to keep the WIC program running during the government shutdown after a funding lapse.

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Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in battle for vacant House seat

Matt Van Epps secured victory in Tennessee's GOP congressional primary after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement in the crowded 11-candidate race.

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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.

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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.

Opinion 8 hours ago

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.

Politics 8 hours ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Trump says government shutdown layoffs are 'up to' Dems as standoff continues

Federal worker layoffs could begin if Democrats don't cooperate to end the government shutdown, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett warns.

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Virginia Dems back AG candidate Jay Jones, despite sinister text messages

Democratic Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones faces criticism over 2022 text messages wishing death on Republican Todd Gilbert's children.

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Shutdown ignites strategist debate: Will Trump and GOP pay the political price in 2026?

The 2025 government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats and Republicans blame each other, while political strategists say it likely won't impact 2026 elections.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.