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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Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor ‘should be in jail for failing to protect’ ICE officers
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be jailed for failing to defend ICE officers.
Turning Point Montana State event featuring Ramaswamy, Gianforte draws thousands
Turning Point USA held a memorial tour event at Montana State University featuring Gov. Greg Gianforte and Vivek Ramaswamy honoring Charlie Kirk.
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.
Dem rep defends DOJ obtaining GOP senator call records in 2023: ‘You weren’t surveilled’
Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., defended the Biden DOJ for allegedly tracking the private communications and phone calls of nearly a dozen GOP senators.
Comey to be arraigned in federal court after being indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction
James Comey, the former FBI director now accused of false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, will be arraigned in federal court Wednesday.
Republican labels Mamdani as ‘little more than a Muslim terrorist,’ advocates yanking citizenship, deportation
Republican Rep. Randy Fine called New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani 'little more than a Muslim terrorist' and advocated for revoking his citizenship and ousting him from the U.S.
Supreme Court skeptical of ‘conversion therapy’ law banning treatment of minors with gender identity issues
As the Supreme Court reviews Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, justices grapple with the balance between free speech, faith and LGBTQ+ protections.
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.
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.