Watchdog group Open The Books reveals taxpayers spend $1 billion daily on federal salaries, raising new questions about Washington’s spending priorities amid the shutdown.
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AOC coy on whether Chuck Schumer should step aside amid 2028 buzz: ‘Bigger than just one person’
“A leader is a reflection of the party, and Senate Democrats have selected their leadership to represent them. And so the question needs to be Read More
House advances bill to end government shutdown with hours until final vote
The House of Representatives advanced a bill to end the government shutdown through a key test vote on Wednesday and will weigh the measure itself later this evening.
Moderate NY Rep. Tom Suozzi wants to hike taxes on the rich — but he still disagrees with Mamdani
Rep. Tom Suozzi, who fancies himself as an anti-socialist moderate Democrat, is proposing federal income tax hikes for people making $400,000 or more a year.
Johnson orders lawmakers back to DC ‘right now’ as shutdown sparks travel chaos
Speaker Mike Johnson cited the ongoing chaos at U.S. airports in a stark warning to House lawmakers on both sides Monday.
Republicans target 2 key Democratic races with Mamdani connection strategy
Abdul El-Sayed and Manny Rutinel face Republican attacks connecting them to Zohan Mamdani as the RNC tests socialism as a campaign strategy in key races.
Democrats melt down, call for Chuck Schumer’s ouster after deal to end government shutdown clears Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON — Democrats and progressives exploded with outrage after the Senate took a giant leap toward reopening the government Sunday night, with many calling for Read More
Trump welcomes Syrian president to Washington in high-profile visit as shutdown deal takes shape
Trump hosts Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House amid government shutdown, marking first official Syrian leader visit to Washington in years.
Democratic lawmakers reel after Senate votes to reopen government: ‘Republican-made healthcare crisis’
The Senate reached a deal to reopen the government on Sunday after eight Democrats joined Republicans to hit 60 votes, drawing backlash from opponents of the resolution.
Sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to ask Trump administration to commute prison sentence, House Dems claim
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee warned President Trump about Ghislaine Maxwell’s intentions in a letter on Monday.