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November 13, 2025
Federal Judge Denies Dismissal of Assault Charges Against Rep. LaMonica McIver
In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper rejected attempts to dismiss federal assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey. The decision arrived amidst contentious debates over the bounds of con 👉 Full story
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November 13, 2025
Impending Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Grapples with Funding Challenges
The recent end to the longest U.S. government shutdown in history has provided a temporary respite, but it's clear the battle over federal funding is far from over. With only three of the required dozen annual appropriations bills settl 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
House Republicans Move to Overturn Senate Provision on Phone Records Litigation
In a significant pushback against a recent legislative addition, House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are set to challenge a controversial provision that permits senators to sue over undisclosed access to their electronic rec 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Congress Ends Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown with Bipartisan Funding Package
After an unprecedented 43-day halt, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a critical government funding package late Wednesday, marking the end of the longest government shutdown in American history. The package was approved with a v 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
House Democrats Seethe as Government Reopens Amidst Unresolved Issues
House Democrats are back in session and their frustration is palpable. Following a record 43-day government shutdown, they are expressing strong dissatisfaction with their Senate counterparts and House Speaker Mike Johnson for what they 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Shocking Ties and Secret Deals: Unveiling the Epstein Documents
House lawmakers on Wednesday released an extensive collection of over 20,000 pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, exposing deep connections between the convicted sex offender and several high-profile figures from various sector 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
House to Vote on Disclosure of Epstein Case Files, Speaker Johnson Announces
Speaker Mike Johnson has declared that a pivotal House vote is set for next week to enforce the full disclosure of the Justice Department's files concerning the late Jeffrey Epstein, a notorious sex trafficker. This announcement came ju 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Democratic Rift Over Rep. García’s Retirement Strategy Spills Into Congressional Debate

In an unusual display of intra-party criticism, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington took to the House floor on Wednesday to formally challenge Illinois Representative Chuy García’s recent retirement maneuver. García's strategic t

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November 12, 2025
Adelita Grijalva Takes Oath in the House, Commits to Transparency in Epstein Case
Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva was officially sworn into the House of Representatives this Wednesday, ending an unprecedented 50-day delay. Shortly after taking her oath, Grijalva pledged her support for a bipartisan movement demandi 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Bipartisan Push Expected as House Dems Seek Release of Epstein Files
House Democrats are poised to receive significant Republican backing on a forthcoming bill mandating the expedited release of materials related to Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious sex offender whose connections have stirred bipartisan con 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Rahm Emanuel Proposes Centrist Approach to Crime, Eyes 2028 Presidential Run
Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor known for his decisive leadership style, is charting a new path in the national dialogue on crime as he considers a potential White House bid in 2028. Straying from the polarizing "defund the polic 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
AOC Criticizes Senate Democrats Over Role in Shutdown Compromise
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed her disappointment with Senate Democrats in their handling of the recent 43-day government shutdown, highlighting that the issue extended beyond Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. "There’s a lot of fo 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Key GOP Senator Endorses Trump’s Choice for FDIC Chair Amid Agency Reforms
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Travis Hill, has received crucial support from Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), overcoming earlier reservations due to concerns about the agency's h 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
White House Assures Trump Will Sign Bill to End Historical Government Shutdown
The White House officially announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is set to sign a pivotal bill aimed at terminating what has become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. This commitment was solidified in a writte 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Tensions Flare at Climate Summit in Brazil as Protesters Clash with UN Security
In a dramatic turn of events at the international climate summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, peaceful protests escalated into clashes between demonstrators and United Nations security personnel. The 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Newly Released Epstein Emails Allege Trump Knew About Trafficking Activities
In a shocking revelation from newly released emails, the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, claimed that former President Donald Trump was aware of the underage girls Epstein had been trafficking. These allegations surfaced 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Jack Schlossberg Eyes New York House Seat, Continuing the Kennedy Legacy
Jack Schlossberg has officially thrown his hat into the ring for a coveted New York City House seat, maintaining the storied Kennedy family's political lineage. Schlossberg, a Democrat and grandson to former President John F. Kennedy, i 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood Shifts from Senate to Crucial House Race in 2nd District
In a strategic shift that has shaken up Maine's political landscape, Democrat Jordan Wood announced this week that he is withdrawing from the Senate race to run for the House in Maine's 2nd congressional district. This decision comes af 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Historic U.S. Government Shutdown Poised to End Amid Heated Capitol Negotiations
\n\nThe U.S. is on the brink of concluding its longest government shutdown in history this Wednesday, as lawmakers hustle to pass a crucial bill that could reopen federal offices and restore services nationwide. The action is set to unf 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Schumer's New York Presence Wanes as Washington Woes Grow
ALBANY, New York — For over three decades, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was a familiar face at local events across New York, from parades to college commencements. However, his once ubiquitous pr 👉 Full story
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November 12, 2025
Bipartisan Push to Release Epstein Files Reaches Decisive Moment in House
In a significant turn of events, the bipartisan initiative to expose the Justice Department's documents on Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased sex trafficker, is escalating. This week marks a crucial phase as 👉 Full story
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November 11, 2025
Chuck Schumer Navigates Leadership Turbulence Amid Progressive Discontent
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is once again at the center of a storm within his own party. Despite not supporting a recent bipartisan shutdown deal, Schumer faces a barrage of criticism and calls for his resignation, primarily fr 👉 Full story
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November 11, 2025
Former Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria Announces Bid to Reclaim Virginia Seat Amid Redistricting and Rising Political Tensions
Former Democratic Representative Elaine Luria is gearing up for a political comeback, targeting her old congressional seat in Virginia. According to sources who requested anonymity, Luria is set to officially announce her candidacy this 👉 Full story
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November 11, 2025
Capitol Hill Braces for Crucial Hearing on Congressional Stock Trading Ban
The House Administration Committee is poised to host a significant hearing as early as next week, addressing the contentious issue of stock trading by Congress members. This session could set the stage for legislative advancements on a 👉 Full story
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November 11, 2025
Latino Voters Swing Back to Democrats in Recent Elections, Shifting Political Landscape
Latino voters, a critical and increasingly influential demographic in American politics, have shown a significant shift back towards the Democratic Party in the latest off-cycle elections, following a surprising tilt towards Donald Trum 👉 Full story
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November 11, 2025
Capitol Reconvenes: Urgent Agenda and Partisan Tensions Flare as Deadline Looms
After an extended 50-day recess, the House of Representatives is bustling back into session to confront a government shutdown that has stretched on for far too long. With less than two days on the clock, the urgency is palpable among th 👉 Full story
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November 11, 2025
Senate Republicans Secure Crucial Votes to End Government Shutdown in Last-Minute Deal
In a dramatic conclusion to a grueling six-week government shutdown, Senate Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, managed to secure the necessary votes to push through legislation that not only rehires furloughed federa 👉 Full story
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November 11, 2025
Healthcare Showdown: Democrats and Republicans Clash Over Future of Obamacare Subsidies
Senate Democrats are riding a wave of cautious optimism, hoping to extend crucial Obamacare subsidies through bipartisan cooperation. Yet, their Republican counterparts are sketching a different future, one that sidesteps the Affordable 👉 Full story
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November 11, 2025
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Redistricting Plan, Endorses Democrat-Favored Map
In a late-night ruling that reshaped Utah's congressional landscape, a state judge on Monday dismissed a Republican-drafted redistricting plan, favoring instead a map that could enhance Democratic representation. The decision marked a s 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Senate Passes Critical Funding Package, Moves to End Historic Government Shutdown
The Senate has successfully passed a government funding package late Monday, marking a significant step towards resolving the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The 60-40 vote was the result of a concerted effort by a bipartisan group of 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Senate Provision Allows Senators to Sue Over Seized Phone Records, Sparks Controversy
Senate Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have successfully inserted a provision in the recent bipartisan government funding package that could significantly impact how senators' phone records are handled during inve 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Trump Criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene's Shift in Political Stance
President Donald Trump issued a critical appraisal of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene during a press conference on Monday, signaling a rift between the former allies as Greene adopts increasingly divergent views from Republican pa 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
House Reconvenes Amid Tensions and Controversies After Lengthy Hiatus
The House of Representatives is poised to resume its duties on Wednesday, ending a seven-week break that has only intensified the myriad challenges facing Speaker Mike Johnson. After a record government shutdown, Johnson's agenda is cro 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Maryland's Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Top Democrats Push for Mid-Decade Map Changes
Democratic Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jamie Raskin are making waves in Maryland's political waters as they call for a redrawing of the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In a bold four-page letter 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Ongoing Cybersecurity Breach at Congressional Budget Office Disrupts Communication
A cybersecurity breach at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), discovered last week, is now an active threat, continuing to disrupt both incoming and outgoing communications within the pivotal legislative agency. The CBO, known for it 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Jeffries Supports Schumer Amid Democratic Tensions Over Shutdown Strategy
In a notable display of party unity, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has publicly backed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, despite the growing discontent among progressives about Schumer’s approach to the recent government shu 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Announces Retirement, Urges Continued Advocacy for Vulnerable and Democracy
Longtime Democratic Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey has declared her retirement from Congress at the end of her term, choosing not to seek reelection in the upcoming year. Watson Coleman, who has represented New Jerse 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Rand Paul Stands Firm on Hemp Amendment Amid Government Shutdown
In the midst of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Senator Rand Paul is making waves in the Senate by demanding a vote on his proposed amendment concerning Kentucky’s hemp industry before he will allow a shutdown-ending sp 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
2026 Democrats Unite in Opposition to Controversial Shutdown Deal
Senate Democrats' recent concession to end a 40-day government shutdown without securing extended health care subsidies has sparked widespread outrage within the party, transforming the agreement into a pivotal issue for the upcoming 20 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson Calls for Immediate Return of Members to Vote on Shutdown-Ending Funding Package
Speaker Mike Johnson has issued an urgent call for all House members to make their way back to Capitol Hill as preparations begin to vote on a crucial funding package. This legislative effort seeks to put an end to the 41-day-long gover 👉 Full story
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November 10, 2025
Bipartisan Efforts Poised to End Prolonged Government Shutdown
An imminent conclusion to the protracted U.S. government shutdown appears on the horizon after bipartisan negotiations reached a pivotal phase. Senate leaders have successfully advanced a crucial procedural step, setting the stage for a 👉 Full story
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November 9, 2025
Senate Breakaway Group Votes to End Shutdown Amid Health Subsidy Debate
Eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, diverging from party lines, cast their votes on Sunday to push forward a contentious deal aimed at ending the ongoing federal government shutdown. This decision comes as a contrast to the p 👉 Full story
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November 9, 2025
Rand Paul Stands Firm: Hemp Policy Sparks Tension Amid Efforts to End Government Shutdown
As the Senate gears up for a potential Sunday night vote to terminate the ongoing 40-day government shutdown, internal party disputes threaten to complicate the process. Among the central figures in this unfolding drama is Senator Rand 👉 Full story
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November 9, 2025
Senate Strikes Deal to End Government Shutdown, Sets Stage for Future Votes on Health Subsidies
Senators have successfully brokered an agreement to conclude the ongoing government shutdown, with a vote scheduled for later this Sunday night. The compromise, chiefly negotiated by Senators Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, a 👉 Full story
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November 9, 2025
Congressional Funding Bill Boosts Security and Protects GAO from Cuts Amidst Political Tensions
In a significant bipartisan effort, Congress is set to pass a funding bill that will not only enhance security measures for its members but also ensure the Government Accountability Office (GAO) escapes severe budget cuts. This move com 👉 Full story
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November 9, 2025
Jeffries Projects Democratic Victory in 2026 House, Cites Recent Wins as Momentum
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has boldly declared that Democrats will "definitely" reclaim control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. This statement came amid ongoing discussions about a government sh 👉 Full story
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November 9, 2025
Virginia Republicans Face Internal Turmoil After Significant Electoral Defeats
In the aftermath of a crushing defeat in Virginia’s recent elections, the state’s Republican Party finds itself mired in controversy and introspection. The loss, which saw GOP gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears fall to Democrat 👉 Full story
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November 9, 2025
How an Adam Schiff Indictment Could Reshape the U.S. Senate Dynamics
President Donald Trump’s ongoing campaign of retribution against his political adversaries is setting its coordinates on the Senate, with potential ramifications that are causing unrest among lawmakers. 👉 Full story
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November 8, 2025
Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision to Halt SNAP Funding Amid Government Shutdown
Democrats are expressing intense frustration following a Supreme Court decision that temporarily halts a mandate to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. Late Friday, Jus 👉 Full story
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November 8, 2025
Poll Reveals Trump Supporters Would Pay More in Taxes to Support His Policies
President Donald Trump’s backers are prepared to pay higher taxes to support his agenda, as a new poll by POLITICO and Public First highlights the financial sacrifices some voters are willing to make for political allegiance.

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November 7, 2025
Senate Holds Weekend Sessions in Hopes of Resolving Prolonged Government Shutdown
After over a month of deadlock, the U.S. Senate is embarking on what some are calling a "weekend miracle" attempt to break the impasse that has led to a near six-week government shutdown. In an unprecedented move prompted by President D 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Governors and Local Leaders Unite in Urgent Plea to End Prolonged Government Shutdown
In a significant move on Friday, the National Governors Association, along with several key local government bodies, called on congressional leaders to immediately resolve the ongoing government shutdown. In a collective letter addresse 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Senate Democrats Offer One-Year Extension on ACA Subsidies to End Shutdown
In a strategic move aimed at breaking the stalemate over the government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has proposed a one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. This proposal was attached to a spendin 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Jack Smith Challenges Allegations of Political Bias in Trump Investigations
Jack Smith, the special counsel from the Biden administration, is back in the spotlight as he addresses accusations from congressional Republicans suggesting that his investigations into former President Donald Trump were politically mo 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Ted Cruz Challenges GOP Silence on Tucker Carlson's Controversial Podcast
Sen. Ted Cruz has openly criticized his Republican colleagues for their silence on Tucker Carlson, accusing them of being too fearful to confront the broadcaster's recent controversial actions. During a speech at the Federalist Society’ 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Senate Republicans Push for Urgent Vote to Pay Federal Workers and Troops Amid Shutdown
Senate Republicans have targeted a Friday vote on a critical bill that would ensure payment for some federal employees and active-duty military personnel, as the government shutdown continues to set unwelcome records. Majority Leader Jo 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Senate Showdown: Crucial Weekend Vote May Determine Fate of Government Shutdown
Get ready for a critical weekend in the Senate as Majority Leader John Thune attempts to break the ongoing government shutdown impasse this Friday. Despite his efforts, Democratic senators remain skeptical, prepared to demand further co 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Democratic Leadership Vacuum: A Party Searching for Direction Amidst Recent Victories
Democrats are celebrating recent electoral wins, but the question of leadership within the party remains unanswered. Despite significant victories in key states that hint at a resurgence, Democrats are still searching for a clear leader 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Ink and Insight: This Week's Best Political Cartoons Unveiled
Every week, a special kind of storytelling emerges, not through written words or spoken speeches, but through the sharp strokes of a cartoonist's pen. Across the United States, political cartoonists deploy their witty, often sardonic sk 👉 Full story
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November 7, 2025
Democrats Launch "Crooked Con" in Answer to CPAC, Unveiling a Bold Strategy for 2026
Democratic luminaries, savvy strategists, and passionate activists are converging in Washington this Friday for an unprecedented event dubbed “Crooked Con,” hosted by the influential "Pod Save America" podcast team. Styled as the left’s 👉 Full story