Sen. Bernie Sanders slams 8 Democrats who voted with Republicans on continuing resolution, calling it a ‘very bad vote’ that hurts working families.
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Senate Democrats cave, open path to reopening government
The government shutdown neared its end on Sunday as the Senate cleared the first series of votes, with final House approval and President Donald Trump’s signature still required.
Billionaire Miriam Adelson voices support for Stefanik’s New York governor campaign launch
Philanthropist Miriam Adelson voiced support for Rep. Elise Stefanik’s New York gubernatorial bid during the Zionist Organization of America’s Justice Louis D. Brandeis Award Dinner.
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.
Republicans unveil key piece of shutdown puzzle in bid to reopen government
Senate Republicans hope that the package will be enough to entice enough Democrats to break the logjam in the upper chamber and inch Congress closer to ending the 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.
Scott Bessent Flips Shutdown On Former Clinton Adviser George Stephanopoulos
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent flipped the script on Democratic adviser-turned-ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos during a Sunday morning interview, reminding him of what he’d said Read More
‘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.
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.