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.
‘Rage’ politics the latest hurdle for GOP to clear; how prior battles made conservatives stronger: Dave Brat
Dave Brat examines how conservative movements have overcome political obstacles, from the Freedom Caucus era to today's MAGA revolution in Virginia.
Trump’s presidency faces crucial tests as Supreme Court begins pivotal term
Supreme Court justices face major constitutional questions about presidential authority as Trump administration appeals reach the high court for final review this term.
How Trump’s National Guard Deployments Break With Military Tradition
By sending troops to U.S. cities that are not in active crisis, President Trump is breaking with military tradition. Helene Cooper, who covers national security issues for The New York Times, compares his recent actions with earlier domestic military deployments.
‘Consumed with hate’: Winsome Sears, Jason Miyares unload on Democrat Jay Jones over violent texts
Virginia's Republican leaders tore into Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones after texts surfaced showing he wished death on a rival and his children.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from sending teen migrants to adult detention centers
Immigration rights groups successfully challenged the Trump administration's plan to send migrant children to adult detention facilities upon turning 18 years old.
Biden-appointed judge slammed by conservatives for ‘lenient’ 8-year sentence in Kavanaugh assassination plot
Conservative critics blast Judge Deborah Boardman's eight-year sentence for Justice Brett Kavanaugh's attempted assissin as too 'lenient.'
‘Schumer shutdown’ already cost taxpayers $1.2B in pay to employees not working
Federal government shutdown furloughs 750,000 employees who will receive backpay under 2019 law, costing $400 million per day, according to Sen. Joni Ernst's office.
Mike Johnson rallies House Republicans on government shutdown messaging war during private call
House Republicans hold conference call on fourth day of government shutdown, with Speaker Mike Johnson urging unity as Senate Democrats reject GOP funding plan.