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October 2, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries Elevates Profile Amid Government Shutdown Showdown
In the political theater of Washington, D.C., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is moving from the wings to center stage. The New York Democrat, who has maintained a relatively low profile for nearly three years, is now using the go 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune Proposes a Path to End the Shutdown Amidst Healthcare Talks
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has outlined a potential resolution to the ongoing government shutdown, which began less than 24 hours ago. In an exclusive interview from his Capitol office, Thune expressed readiness to engage in disc 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Pope Leo XIV Supports Senator Dick Durbin Amidst Controversy Over Award
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin expressed that he was “overwhelmed” by Pope Leo XIV's backing this week, following a contentious fallout over an award from the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. The award, intended to honor Durbin for his im 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Bipartisan Senators Forge Path to End Government Shutdown Amid Stalemate
In the wake of another failed attempt at passing funding bills, a promising bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators, informally dubbed the "gang," has begun to emerge as a potential solution to the current government shutdown. During disc 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Shutdown Showdown: Democrats and Republicans Trade Blame as Government Grinds to a Halt
As the clock ticked down to a government shutdown, Democrats and Republicans escalated their blame game, each accusing the other of causing the fiscal impasse that has now ceased many federal operations. The shutdown, triggered by a sta 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Federal Shutdown Looms: Speaker Mike Johnson Warns of 'Pain' Amid Partisan Standoff
As the clock ticks toward a looming federal government shutdown, tensions in Washington have reached a boiling point. Speaker Mike Johnson, alongside fellow Republican leaders, sharply criticized Democrats on Wednesday for not supportin 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Blackburn Stresses National Security Risks Amid Government Shutdown
In the thick of a tense government shutdown, Senator Blackburn raised concerns about national security, emphasizing the relentless nature of global threats. "Adversaries do not take a day off," Blackburn asserted during an intense discu 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Capitol in Crisis: Deadlock Persists as Government Shutdown Looms Over Washington
Welcome to the unprecedented standstill in the U.S. government. As the shutdown extends with no resolution in sight, the nation watches closely. Congressional leaders have entrenched themselves, signaling a bleak outlook for any quick s 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Capitol Hill Rift: Paragon Health Institute’s Influence and the Battle Over Obamacare’s Future
One small think tank, the Paragon Health Institute, established in 2021, is becoming a significant force in shaping GOP health policy on Capitol Hill, sparking internal debates and disagreements among Republicans. Despite having just 11 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Washington Gridlock: No End in Sight for Government Shutdown as Political Stalemate Deepens
Washington is facing its first government shutdown in almost seven years, with no clear resolution in sight. As President Donald Trump and congressional leaders halt negotiations, the likelihood of the shutdown extending beyond today gr 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Government Shutdown: Trump Prioritizes Key Agendas Amidst Widespread Furloughs
As the U.S government grapples with a shutdown, President Donald Trump's administration is taking steps to ensure that its key priorities, such as immigration enforcement and trade negotiations, are maintained. This is achieved by class 👉 Full story
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October 1, 2025
Government Shutdown Begins as Talks Stall on Capitol Hill

As the clock struck midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. government officially entered a shutdown, the first full closure since 2013, after Congress failed to pass appropriations bills for the new fiscal year beginning October 1. This dramatic

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September 30, 2025
Pope Leo XIV Advocates for Nuanced Views in Award Controversy Involving Senator Durbin
Pope Leo XIV, in a rare incursion into American political discourse, voiced support for the decision by the Chicago Archdiocese to honor Senator Dick Durbin with a lifetime achievement award for his efforts in immigration reform. This s 👉 Full story
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September 30, 2025
Trump Escalates Tensions with Deepfake Videos of Hakeem Jeffries as Shutdown Looms
In a move that has intensified the already fierce partisan divide, President Donald Trump posted a controversial AI-generated deepfake video of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday, just hours before the anticipated federal 👉 Full story
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September 30, 2025
Impending Government Shutdown Looms as Senate Rejects Funding Proposals
A government shutdown seems unavoidable as the Senate failed to pass two critical stopgap funding bills on Tuesday, including a House-passed continuing resolution intended to keep federal agencies operational beyond the midnight deadlin 👉 Full story
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September 30, 2025
Obamacare Subsidy Split: GOP Faces Internal Rift as Deadline Looms
Republicans, typically united against Democrats, especially with a looming government shutdown, are facing contentious internal disagreements over the future of Obamacare subsidies. The subsidies, a cornerstone of the Affordable Care Ac 👉 Full story
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September 30, 2025
Democrats Fight to Retain Congressional Control Over Federal Funding Amid Threat of Shutdown
In a deepening confrontation with President Donald Trump, Democrats are rallying to protect their legislative authority over federal budget decisions, spurred by recent Supreme Court rulings that have favored executive power. This clash 👉 Full story
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September 30, 2025
Kamala Harris' Memoir "107 Days" Sets Record Sales While Stirring Party Controversy
Kamala Harris' detailed recount of the 2024 election, titled "107 Days," is flying off the shelves, achieving record-breaking sales figures for a political memoir. Simon & Schuster, the book's publisher, revealed that it sold an impress 👉 Full story
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September 30, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries Criticizes Trump's Deepfake Video as 'Racist and Fake' Amid Shutdown Crisis
In a striking condemnation, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeled a deepfake video shared by President Donald Trump as "racist and fake." The video, which surfaced shortly after a critical White House meeting on the looming gove 👉 Full story
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September 30, 2025
Tensions Mount as U.S. Government Teeters on the Brink of Shutdown
All signs are pointing toward a looming government shutdown as the clock ticks down to midnight Tuesday. Despite a fleeting moment of hope during Monday’s meeting between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders, where Trump sho 👉 Full story
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September 30, 2025
Capitol Hill Braces for Impact: Navigating the Fallout of a Government Shutdown
As the clock ticks closer to a government shutdown, Capitol Hill is poised to face significant operational challenges and disruptions that it managed to avoid during previous budgetary standoffs. Unlike the 2018 shutdown, where a legisl 👉 Full story
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September 29, 2025
Trump Escalates Tensions with Deepfake Video of Democratic Leaders Post-Meeting
If a government shutdown wasn’t already exceedingly likely, President Donald Trump might have made it a near certainty Monday night. In a move that shocked many, the president posted a vulgar AI-generated deepfake video to his Truth Soc 👉 Full story
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September 29, 2025
White House Summit Ends Without Agreement, Government Shutdown Looms
Congressional leaders departed a crucial Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday without reaching a consensus, significantly increasing the chances of a government shutdown by early Wednesday. Despite intense discussio 👉 Full story
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September 29, 2025
White House Urges Democrats to Support Stopgap Bill as Shutdown Looms
In a last-ditch effort to prevent a government shutdown, President Donald Trump has called upon congressional Democrats to support a House-passed stopgap funding bill. The critical negotiation is set to take place in an Oval Office meet 👉 Full story
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September 29, 2025
Speaker Johnson Calls for GOP Unity to Avert Government Shutdown
In a strategic move to strengthen the Republican stance ahead of a looming government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson rallied House Republicans during a Monday conference call, urging party cohesion. The call, which was disclosed by thre 👉 Full story
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September 29, 2025
Federal Workers' Unions Urge Democratic Leaders to Resist Budget Cuts Even at Risk of Shutdown

In a bold move against proposed budget cuts by the current administration, a coalition of federal unions has appealed to Democratic leaders to protect funding for essential public services, even if it precipitates a government shutdown.

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September 29, 2025
Capitol Standoff: Shutdown Looms as Trump and Congress Clash Over Health Policy
With the clock ticking down to a potential government shutdown, the atmosphere in Washington is charged with tension. President Donald Trump and congressional leaders are set for a pivotal meeting at the White House at 3 p.m. on Monday, 👉 Full story
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September 29, 2025
Shutdown Showdown: Critical White House Meeting Could Decide Government's Fate
With the clock ticking down to a potential government shutdown, all eyes are on a pivotal meeting at the Oval Office scheduled for Monday afternoon. President Donald Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders in a last-ditch effort 👉 Full story
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September 28, 2025
Mayor Eric Adams Halts Reelection Bid, Paving Way for a New Era in NYC Politics
NEW YORK — In a surprising turn of events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday that he would no longer seek reelection, effectively marking the end of his tenure as mayor after just one te 👉 Full story
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September 28, 2025
House Republicans Launch New Jan. 6 Investigation Amid Controversy

A newly formed House panel is set to re-investigate the January 6 Capitol attack, signaling a continuing partisan divide over the events that shook the nation. This move by House Republicans aims to r

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September 27, 2025
Trump to Meet Congressional Leaders as Shutdown Looms
In a high-stakes meeting scheduled for Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump will convene with top congressional leaders from both parties, a critical gathering aimed at averting a government shutdown looming just hours away. This pi 👉 Full story
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September 26, 2025
Black Mayors Celebrate Crime Reduction Amidst Presidential Criticism
Some of America's leading Black mayors are marking significant reductions in crime rates within their jurisdictions, a feat they feel is overlooked by President Donald Trump. The President has consistently portrayed cities, especially t 👉 Full story
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September 26, 2025
Congressman Cory Mills Defends Himself in Court Against Restraining Order Request
LAKE CITY, Florida — In a courtroom drama that could influence his political future, Congressman Cory Mills vehemently denied any intentions of circulating intimate videos of his ex-girlfriend, Lindsay Langston, during a hearing on Frid 👉 Full story
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September 26, 2025
Epstein Estate Files Implicate High-Profile Figures in New Revelations
New documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein have surfaced, implicating several high-profile figures, including Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Peter Thiel, in connections with the disgraced financier. These files, turned over to the H 👉 Full story
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September 26, 2025
Ink and Insight: A Weekly Dive into Political Cartoons
Every week, a unique blend of art and commentary slices through the dense fog of political discourse, offering both a chuckle and a challenge to its audience. Political cartoonists, wielding nothing more than a pen and their wit, stand 👉 Full story
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September 26, 2025
Russ Vought's Strategy in Government Shutdown: A Play of Power and Pressure
Russ Vought, the White House budget director, has thrust himself into the spotlight of the government shutdown battle, signaling mass layoffs of federal workers if the Democrats refuse to yield to demands from President Donald Trump and 👉 Full story
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September 26, 2025
Congress Poised to Exceed $1 Billion on Capitol Police Budget Amid Rising Security Concerns
\n\nIn an unprecedented move, Congress is set to allocate over $1 billion to the U.S. Capitol Police, marking the first time in history such a substantial sum has been dedicated to legislative security. This decision comes in the wake o 👉 Full story
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September 26, 2025
James Talarico's Bold Vision: Immigration, Faith, and a Call for Democratic Reform
James Talarico, a Texas state representative and recent entrant into the U.S. Senate race, is making waves not just within Texas but nationally, challenging the status quo of his own Democratic Party. In a candid interview with POLITICO 👉 Full story
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September 25, 2025
Epstein Estate Releases New Documents to Congressional Committee Amid Probe
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the affairs of the late Jeffrey Epstein, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has recently acquired a fresh set of documents from Epstein's estate. This deliv 👉 Full story
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September 25, 2025
Democrats Stand Firm Against White House Layoff Threats Amid Looming Shutdown

In a bold defiance of the White House's recent threats of layoffs during a potential government shutdown, Democratic leaders are holding their ground. The threat, revealed through a memo from the Office of Management and Budget first re

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September 25, 2025
GOP Split on Strategy as Shutdown Looms, Trump's Rhetoric Raises Eyebrows
Republicans are finding themselves divided over their approach to the impending government shutdown, with distinct factions within the party pushing varied agendas and messaging tactics. Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John T 👉 Full story
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September 25, 2025
Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan Forms Patriot PAC to Propel Public Service Veterans into Political Office
ALBANY, New York — In an effort to redefine patriotism in American politics, Democratic Representative Pat Ryan is launching the Patriot PAC, aimed at supporting candidates with robust backgrounds in public service. This new initiative 👉 Full story
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September 24, 2025
Jeffries Sets Firm Stance on Health Care in Government Shutdown Talks
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has issued a stark ultimatum in the ongoing discussions about government funding: any agreement must firmly address health care to gain Democratic support. With the deadline to avoid a government sh 👉 Full story
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September 24, 2025
Schumer Accuses Republicans of Risking Shutdown, Calls on Trump for Negotiation
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has pointed fingers at Republicans and President Donald Trump, accusing them of risking a government shutdown if they fail to negotiate with Democrats. With the deadline to avoid a shutdown approachi 👉 Full story
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September 24, 2025
Capitol Cold War: Schumer and Thune's Silent Standoff Risks Government Shutdown
As the clock ticks toward a potential government shutdown, the frosty silence between Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer underscores a deepening crisis on Capitol Hill. Despite their long history of bipa 👉 Full story
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September 24, 2025
GOP Faces Internal Strife as Abortion Debate Complicates Obamacare Subsidy Extension
As the deadline looms for the extension of Obamacare subsidies, a rift within the Republican Party deepens, influenced by anti-abortion groups pressuring lawmakers to oppose the measure unless it includes stringent abortion restrictions 👉 Full story
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September 23, 2025
House Centrists Forge Path to Preserve Obamacare Subsidies Amid Shutdown Threats
In a strategic move that could shape the future of healthcare in America, House centrists from the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus are actively working on a compromise to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance subsidies. This 👉 Full story
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September 23, 2025
Nexstar Joins Sinclair in Preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as Late Night Host Plans Return
Nexstar Media Group announced on Tuesday that it will continue to preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its ABC affiliates, pulling the late-night show from dozens of local stations. This decision comes as Jimmy Kimmel is set to make his retu 👉 Full story
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September 23, 2025
Democrats Launch $3M Ad Campaign Targeting GOP on Tariffs and Potential Shutdown
House Democrats are intensifying their campaign efforts in swing districts, unleashing a $3 million ad blitz aimed at ten Republican lawmakers as the threat of a government shutdown looms in October. Thi 👉 Full story
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September 23, 2025
Arizona Election Set to Propel Epstein Transparency Bill, Cornering Speaker Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson is poised for a significant leadership challenge as Arizona voters are expected to elect Democrat Adelita Grijalva in a special election. Grijalva plans to be the decisive 218th supporter of a bipartisan initiative 👉 Full story
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September 22, 2025
GOP Infighting Escalates as Mace and Mills Clash Over Censure Vote and Military Record
A recent attempt to censure Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar over her alleged comments about conservative figure Charlie Kirk has ignited a fiery dispute between two Republican lawmakers, Representatives Nancy Mace and Cory Mills. T 👉 Full story
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September 22, 2025
Trump Agrees to Crucial Meeting with Democratic Leaders as Shutdown Looms
President Donald Trump is set to meet with key Democratic figures, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, this week to discuss the pressing issue of government funding, with the deadline to preve 👉 Full story
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September 22, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel to Return to Airwaves After Brief Suspension Over Controversial Comments
Disney has announced that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will be back on the air this Tuesday, following a brief suspension of its host. The decision came after Jimmy Kimmel made contentious remarks concerning the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk, 👉 Full story
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September 22, 2025
White House Attributes Potential Government Shutdown to Democrats Amid Funding Stalemate
In a recent statement at the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held Democrats responsible for any forthcoming government shutdown due to ongoing disputes over congressional funding. Leavitt emphasized that the administration 👉 Full story
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September 22, 2025
Democrats Seize Shutdown Leverage in Role Reversal on Capitol Hill
In a striking turn of events, the tables have turned in Washington as Democrats, traditionally opposed to government shutdowns, now leverage the threat of one to push through their priorities. This role 👉 Full story
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September 20, 2025
Could 2028 Mark the First 'YouTube Election' in U.S. History?
As the 2028 presidential primaries heat up, an unexpected platform is taking center stage: YouTube. With cable news viewership on a steady decline, politicians are flocking to the video-sharing website, transforming it into a battlegrou 👉 Full story
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September 19, 2025
House Oversight Republicans Detail Acosta's Testimony on Epstein Plea Deal
In a pivotal closed-door session on Friday, former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta provided his account of the controversial plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, defending his actions to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. This te 👉 Full story
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September 19, 2025
Trump Blames Democrats for Potential Shutdown After Senate Rejects Funding Bill
President Donald Trump on Friday accused Senate Democrats of intentionally sabotaging a House-approved stopgap funding measure, thus edging the government closer to a shutdown. From the Oval Office, Trump expressed his frustrations, hig 👉 Full story
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September 19, 2025
Kamala Harris Unleashes on Democratic Leaders in Explosive New Memoir
In an unexpected and fearless move, Kamala Harris targets a broad array of Democratic heavyweights, including Joe Biden and several key party figures, in her new book “107 Days.” The memoir, which documents the tumultuous period followi 👉 Full story
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September 19, 2025
Democrats Criticize Acosta for Lack of Remorse Over Epstein Plea Deal in Tense Oversight Meeting

In a contentious session with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Democrats expressed dissatisfaction with Alex Acosta, the former U.S. Attorney in South Florida, over his role in brokering a lenient plea deal for Jeffr

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