New York Republicans blast Schumer, Gillibrand over shutdown: ‘You’ve abdicated your responsibility’
Seven New York Republicans accuse Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand of shutting down the government to spite President Trump.
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Incoming Dem Governors chair says party ‘has a lot of work to do’ to rebound at ballot box
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear campaigns for fellow Democrats while considering a 2028 presidential run, visiting New Hampshire and Virginia to support candidates.
Trump’s week in review: President secures historic peace deal to bring hostages home as shutdown continues
Trump secured a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas this week to end the war in Gaza and return the hostages, two years after Oct. 7, 2023.
Military veterans in Congress clash over government shutdown as troops face missed paychecks
Twenty-two House Republican veterans appealed to seven Senate Democrat veterans to pass a continuing resolution and avoid military pay disruption during the shutdown.
Portland mayor orders removal of police tape despite federal demand for perimeter at ICE facility, report says
The Portland mayor is reported to have ordered removal of police tape near a Portland ICE facility despite the federal government's call for establishing a perimeter around the location
Democrats struggle for cohesive messaging strategy amid shutdown standoff
The government shutdown is poised to enter a third week, with Americans blaming both parties equally, while Democratic strategists criticize the party's messaging approach and tactical choices.
Dems fundraise off government shutdown as Hakeem Jeffries urges supporters to ‘keep the faith’
As the government shutdown slogs into a third week and service members are set to begin missing paychecks, Democrats continue to point to President Donald Trump and Republicans.
How the Government Shutdown Will Be Felt
The effects of a shutdown tend to unfold in stages. As agencies, departments and federal employees figure out how to weather the storm, Karoun Demirjian, a Times reporter, explains what to know.
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.
Northern California voters weigh in on Prop 50 redistricting fight
Prop 50 would let California’s Legislature control redistricting through 2030 before the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission regains that authority.