Hitchhiker’s Guide to what to expect tonight on the government shutdown
Senate prepares test vote tonight on GOP spending plan to end government shutdown. Bill would reopen government through Jan. 30, requiring 60 votes to break filibuster.
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Republicans unveil key piece of shutdown puzzle in bid to reopen government
Senate Republicans hope that the package will be enough to entice enough Senate Democrats to break the logjam in the upper chamber and inch Congress closer to ending the now 40-day shutdown.
Spanberger says ‘absolutely not’ to using election wins to justify government shutdown stance
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger calls for immediate end to government shutdown, saying Virginia voters want government reopened despite Democratic election success.
Final hurdles cleared to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia, Trump admin says
President Donald Trump's administration asks federal judge to approve Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation to Liberia, arguing legal hurdles are cleared.
Iran smuggled $1B to Hezbollah this year despite US sanctions, Treasury official says
Iran smuggled at least $1 billion to terrorist proxy Hezbollah despite heavy sanctions this year, according to U.S. Treasury Department officials.
‘Genocide can’t be ignored’: GOP lawmaker backs Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria
Trump designates Nigeria as country of concern over Christian killings, with Rep. Riley Moore warning military action possible as U.S. considers sanctions.
Vance fires up Marines on military branch’s 250th birthday: ‘Kick the enemy’s a– and come home safe’
Marine veteran Vice President JD Vance shares personal military stories and vows proper mission support at historic Marine Corps 250th birthday ball in Washington D.C.
Senate could take test vote on new spending bill as early as Sunday afternoon
A fragile coalition emerged, and Senate Democrats may break with the party to pass a spending bill, potentially ending the shutdown but scoring no healthcare wins.
Reckoning looms for politicians as longest government shutdown persists
Government shutdown enters day 39 as Congress faces political reckoning with both parties at risk of voter backlash over failed negotiations and mounting consequences.
Newsom tells Texas crowd taking back House is ‘the whole thing’ for Democrats in 2026
The California governor celebrated Proposition 50's victory Saturday, calling the redistricting battle "the whole thing" for Democratic hopes in upcoming midterm elections.