Democrats plan luxury Napa retreat as government shutdown threat looms over Congress
Democrats face criticism for planning a luxury Napa Valley retreat while Congress works to avoid a government shutdown before the end of September.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Democrats’ shutdown gamble reveals party divisions, Schumer’s weak spot with the left
Democratic Party struggles with government shutdown strategy while progressives criticize Chuck Schumer's leadership and consider Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as alternative.
Trump finds new leverage in Ukraine fight with Tomahawk threat and long-range strike authorization
President Donald Trump takes harder line on Russia, allowing deeper Ukrainian strikes and coordinating new sanctions while urging NATO allies to increase defense against Moscow provocations.
New Jersey GOP lawmakers demand Sherrill release Naval Academy records as questions swirl
Rep. Mikie Sherrill faces calls to release military records as 1994 Naval Academy cheating scandal becomes issue in New Jersey governor race against Jack Ciattarelli.
SCOOP: Johnson arms House Republicans with shutdown messaging strategy ahead of funding fight
A possible government shutdown looms as Speaker Mike Johnson distributes a memo to House Republicans criticizing Democratic positions on federal funding legislation.
Eric Adams’ abrupt exit from NYC mayoral race escalates clash between rivals: ‘Record of disgrace’
Zohran Mamdani criticized former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday as the New York City mayoral race intensified on the heels of Mayor Eric Adams suspending his reelection campaign.
White House warns veterans’ services at risk if Dems block GOP funding bill
The White House is warning that veterans’ access to nursing homes, suicide prevention and other health services could expire if Congress fails to pass the GOP’s short-term funding bill.
Portland set to see Trump crime crackdown reckoning after 2020’s humiliating violence spree
Portland, Oregon, was the site of violent riots in 2020 under the first Trump administration, and is set to see a new crime crackdown initiative as federal officials converge on the city.
‘A good bet’: Mike Johnson prepares House Republicans for likely government shutdown in lawmaker-only call
House GOP leaders are urging Republican lawmakers to stay united ahead of a potential government shutdown.
After death threat, Virginia lawmaker says Abigail Spanberger can’t escape ‘rage’ remarks
After Friday's arrest of a man suspected of sending a death threat to Virginia Del. Kim Taylor, the Petersburg Republican shot back at the state's top Democrat over comments she made about "rage."