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.
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Katie Porter targeted ‘softer spoken’ underlings, was ‘downright mean’: Former staffer
“It’s not just once or twice. If there’s a consistent behavior of her being downright mean to people, then we have to acknowledge that and Read More
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.
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.
4,000 federal workers fired due to ongoing government shutdown
The mass layoffs will affect government workers in at least seven Cabinet-level agencies, according to the document filed in the District Court for the Northern Read More
NY AG Letitia James admitted Virginia home at center of bank fraud indictment was ‘investment’ property: ethics filings
It’s unclear why James changed the word “investment” to “real property” on her 2024 disclosure.
US judge vows to rule ‘soon’ on Abrego Garcia’s fate after marathon hearing
Judge Xinis presided over an extraordinary, hours-long hearing on Abrego Garcia’s legal status amid the Trump administration’s stated plans to deport him to Eswatini.
Trump’s doctor touts president’s ‘exceptional health’ after undergoing ‘semiannual physical’
“President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health,” the physician said.
War Department launches new counter-narcotics task force under Trump directive to crush cartels
A new counter-narcotics task force was established in the Caribbean as the Trump administration conducts strikes against boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking.