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October 16, 2025
Congressional Epstein Probe Stalled Amid Government Shutdown, DOJ Silence
The investigation into Jeffrey Epstein by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has hit a standstill due to the ongoing government shutdown, with essential correspondence from the Department of Justice (DOJ) ceasing since 👉 Full story
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October 16, 2025
House GOP Leaders Resist Stand-Alone Flood Insurance Vote Amid Shutdown
Top Republican leaders in the House of Representatives are steadfastly resisting efforts to separate the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from the broader governmental gridlock, despite appeals from within their own ranks. Senato 👉 Full story
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October 16, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Thune Proposes Vote on Obamacare to End Government Shutdown
In a strategic move aimed at resolving the ongoing government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has offered Democrats a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a top priority for the party. During an interview w 👉 Full story
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October 16, 2025
Capitol Showdown: Bipartisan Bill in Limbo as Dems Weigh Strategic Options
In a high-stakes political maneuver, Republicans are challenging Democrats to oppose a bipartisan spending bill aimed at funding the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026. Majority Leader John Thune is also pushing to include fundi 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Andy Barr Leads in Fundraising for Kentucky Senate Race, Signaling Strong Campaign Momentum
Rep. Andy Barr is setting the pace in the Republican primary to replace Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, demonstrating a significant financial advantage over his competitors. With the latest figures from the Federal Election Commiss 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Texas GOP Senate Primary Heats Up as Cornyn and Paxton Amass Millions
Texas' GOP Senate primary is shaping up to be a high-stakes, high-cost battle, with Senator John Cornyn and State Attorney General Ken Paxton leading the fundraising charge. The competition for campaign 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Democrats Demand Reinstatement of Fired Federal Workers as Shutdown Stalemate Continues
President Donald Trump's recent decision to lay off thousands of federal employees has become a central issue in the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 15th day. Trump's strategy, intended to leverage Democrats into ending the shut 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Senator Bill Cassidy Leads in Fundraising Amid GOP Primary Challenge
In the competitive arena of Louisiana politics, Senator Bill Cassidy has once again emerged as the financial frontrunner among his GOP challengers. As the race heats up, Cassidy, known for his occasional criticism of former President Do 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Ossoff Dominates Early Fundraising in High-Stakes Georgia Senate Race
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is demonstrating a formidable fundraising prowess in the early stages of the Georgia Senate race. As Republicans gear up for a challenging primary, Ossoff has already amassed a significant financial lead, s 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Election Watch: Spotlight on Congressional Campaign Finances as Candidates Disclose Quarterly Figures
As the clock ticks down to the Federal Election Commission's deadline, congressional hopefuls are set to unveil their financial backers for the third quarter of the year, shedding light on the financial dynamics shaping the upcoming mid 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Labor Unions Back Graham Platner in Maine Senate Primary Against Democratic Establishment Favorite
In a surprising twist in Maine's political landscape, three labor unions have thrown their support behind Senate candidate Graham Platner, who is challenging Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic primary. The United Auto Workers (UAW) 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Capitol Clash: House Democrat and Capitol Police Union Dispute Over Heated Encounter
An incident outside Speaker Mike Johnson's office on Capitol Hill has ignited a fiery exchange of accusations between Representative Nanette Barragán and the U.S. Capitol Police union. The confrontation occurred during a Democratic marc 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
C-SPAN to Host High-Stakes Debate Between Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Amid Government Shutdown
In a bid to bridge communication gaps during the ongoing government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are slated to face off in a highly anticipated debate on C-SPAN. The network, renowned for its compre 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Candace Owens Visa Denied by Australia's High Court Over Potential to "Incite Discord"
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Australia has denied entry to Candace Owens, a well-known conservative influencer, concluding that her presence could potentially “incite discord” within the community. The decision was made followi 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Trump's Temporary Fix for Troop Pay Amid Shutdown Could Lead to Bigger Problems, Officials Warn
President Donald Trump’s recent initiative to ensure active-duty troops receive their paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown has been deemed a "temporary fix" by Speaker Mike Johnson. During a press briefing on Wednesday, John 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Rep. Thomas Massie Achieves Record Fundraising Amid Trump-Linked PAC Threat
In the latest display of political defiance, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has set a new personal record by raising a substantial $768,000 in the third quarter of 2023, spanning from July through September. This fundraising spike arrives a 👉 Full story
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October 15, 2025
Capitol Conundrum: Senate Faces Shutdown Strategy Shift as Thune Leads Charge
In a bold maneuver, Senate Republicans, spearheaded by Majority Leader John Thune, are initiating a new strategy to break the ongoing deadlock in Washington. As the government shutdown looms large, GOP leaders set the stage with a proce 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Fallout Intensifies as More Young Republicans Lose Jobs Over Racist Chat Scandal
NEW YORK — The repercussions from a scandal involving racist and hateful messages in a Young Republican group chat continue to unfold. Two additional members have lost their jobs, and further resignations are being demanded as leaders f 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
GOP Senators Voice Concern Over Trump Administration’s Abrupt Dismissal of CDFI Fund Staff
Two senior Republican senators expressed their dismay on Tuesday following the Trump administration's drastic move to dismantle the Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund by terminating its entire 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
California Congressman Challenges GOP Leadership Amid Shutdown Crisis
California Representative Kevin Kiley, a noted critic within the Republican ranks, has intensified his disapproval of Speaker Mike Johnson's handling of the ongoing government shutdown. Despite being one of Johnson's most vocal opponent 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Democratic Primaries Set the Stage for Ideological Showdowns and Generational Shifts
As the Democratic Party gears up for another election cycle, a series of pivotal primary battles across the United States are poised to test its ideological boundaries and potentially reshape its future. From Maine to California, these 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Florida Congressman Cory Mills Issued Restraining Order Amid Threatening Allegations
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — In a decisive legal development, north Florida Circuit Judge Fred Koberlein has issued a restraining order against Representative Cory Mills following accusations from former girlfriend and Miss United States 2024 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Arizona Attorney General Threatens Legal Action Over Delay in Seating Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva
In a bold move signaling escalating tensions in Arizona politics, Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a stern warning to House Speaker Mike Johnson, threatening legal actions if he continues to delay the swearing-in of Representative 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
House Judiciary Committee Summons Former Special Counsel Jack Smith for Testimony
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has officially requested former special counsel Jack Smith to provide testimony regarding his investigations into former President Donald Trump. In a letter dispatched on Tuesday, the Ohio R 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Redistricting Concerns Arise in Illinois: Jeffries and State Delegation Discuss Political Maps
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently convened with the Illinois congressional delegation via Zoom to discuss potential redistricting plans that may influence future elections and shift political power. Although specific maps w 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Leaked Young Republican Chats Reveal Disturbing Racist and Violent Discourse
NEW YORK — A recent leak of private Telegram chats among leaders of various Young Republican groups across the United States has exposed a troubling undercurrent of racist, anti-Semitic, and violent discussions. The leaked messages, whi 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Thanksgiving Travel Jeopardized by Government Shutdown, GOP Warns
As the United States gears up for the Thanksgiving holiday, a crucial time for travel, Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are sounding the alarm over the potential chaos that could ensue due to the ongoing government shutdown. On Tuesda 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
White House Intensifies Layoffs Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
The White House has announced its decision to continue layoffs of federal employees as part of its strategy to pressure Democrats into agreeing to a GOP-led continuing resolution to end the ongoing government shutdown. The Office of Man 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced After Arson Attack on Governor’s Mansion During Family Gathering
In a daring and dangerous act, Cody Balmer, 38, scaled an iron fence, bypassed security measures, and launched a fiery attack on the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion, targeting Governor Josh Shapiro and his family who were inside. The in 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Janet Mills Enters Crowded Maine Senate Race as Top Democratic Contender
Maine Governor Janet Mills has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate, joining a crowded Democratic primary with the hopes of unseating Republican incumbent Susan Collins in what is shaping up to be a pivotal midter 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Negotiations Heat Up: GOP and Democrats Mull Over Health Care Concessions Amid Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown lurches into its third week, a potential compromise over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits is beginning to take shape. These credits, vital for maintaining the subsidies provided by Obamacare, are at t 👉 Full story
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October 14, 2025
Bipartisan Push for H-1B Visa Reform Ignited by Trump's New Fee Proposal
In a striking move, President Donald Trump's decision to impose a hefty $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, which are crucial for employers hiring foreign high-skill workers, has unexpectedly catalyzed a bipartisan effort to revamp the visa pro 👉 Full story
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October 13, 2025
Voter Distrust in Democrats Over Economy Clashes with Blame for GOP in Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues to unfold, recent polls have revealed a complex voter sentiment that complicates the Democratic Party's strategy as they approach the midterm elections. Despite a clear tendency among voters 👉 Full story
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October 13, 2025
As Shutdown Stretches into Third Week, GOP Turns Up the Heat on Democrats
As the government shutdown drags into its third week, Republican leaders are intensifying their tactics, hoping to leverage the impending non-payment of U.S. troops to force Democrats into accepting a House-passed spending bill. With th 👉 Full story
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October 12, 2025
U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Boats Spark Legal Controversy and Congressional Outrage
In a recent fiery interview on CBS’ "Face the Nation," Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.), a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee, vehemently criticized the U.S. government's recent military actions against Venezuelan vesse 👉 Full story
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October 12, 2025
Sen. Mark Kelly Warns: Healthcare Subsidy Vote Alone Won't Resolve Government Shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown extends into its third week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) expressed on NBC's "Meet the Press" that a mere vote by Republicans to extend healthcare subsidies is insufficient to end the deadlock. Instead, h 👉 Full story
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October 12, 2025
Jon Ossoff Holds Firm Amid Shutdown, Prioritizes Health Care Over Party Lines
In the face of a prolonged government shutdown now stretching into its third week, Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia seems unfazed by the traditional political pressures that might sway others in his position. Representing a state with over 👉 Full story
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October 10, 2025
House GOP Blocks Democratic Bill to Pay Military During Shutdown
In a tense showdown on Capitol Hill, a Democratic initiative to ensure that active-duty military personnel continue to receive pay during the ongoing government shutdown was thwarted by House Republicans. The block occurred during a bri 👉 Full story
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October 10, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson Casts Doubt on Obamacare Subsidy Compromise Amid Government Shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson expressed fresh skepticism on Friday regarding the possibility of reaching a bipartisan agreement to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance subsidies. The discussion, a central Democratic demand, comes in 👉 Full story
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October 10, 2025
Trump Holds Key to Military Pay Amid Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump has found himself in a pivotal position as the sole figure capable of ensuring that 1.3 million active-duty military personnel receive their paychecks on time. This comes after the Senate failed to pass crucial sp 👉 Full story
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October 10, 2025
Stalemate Persists as U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Third Week
As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its third week, federal workers are beginning to feel the financial strain with the absence of their regular paychecks. Despite various proposals and negotiations, there remains no clear en 👉 Full story
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October 10, 2025
Ink and Insight: A Weekly Roundup of Political Cartoons
Every week, an army of sharp-witted cartoonists takes on the political circus, armed with nothing but a pen and an acute sense of irony. From coast to coast, these artists distill complex political events/a 👉 Full story
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October 10, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Challenges Trump's Claim of Rebellion Amid Portland Protests
Dan Rayfield, Oregon’s Attorney General, has stepped into the national spotlight due to a significant legal confrontation with the Trump administration. The discord stems from the federal government's decision to deploy troops in Portla 👉 Full story
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October 10, 2025
Oregon AG Dan Rayfield and Vani 'Food Babe' Hari Discuss Transparency in Food Labeling
In a landmark conversation that could reshape the landscape of food safety and transparency, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield sat down with food activist Vani Hari, commonly known as "Food Babe", to tackle the pressing issues facing 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Spanberger and Earle-Sears Clash Over Political Rhetoric in Virginia’s Sole Gubernatorial Debate
In a heated exchange during the only gubernatorial debate in Virginia, Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger faced off against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, where the topic of political violence quickly took center stage.

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October 9, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson Holds Firm on Recess Amid Growing GOP Unrest
For House Speaker Mike Johnson, the decision to keep the House in recess during the ongoing government shutdown is a strategic move aimed at pressuring Senate Democrats. Now eight days into the shutdown, Johnson remains steadfast, despi 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
IRS Retracts Assurance of Back Pay for Furloughed Workers, Creating Uncertainty Among Staff
In a surprising turn of events, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reversed an earlier assurance that furloughed workers would receive back pay, creating unrest among its staff. This decision came sh 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Wesley Hunt's Entry in Texas GOP Senate Primary Bolsters Cornyn's Lead, Poll Indicates
For Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the GOP Senate primary is becoming a crowded but advantageous affair. Despite the recent announcement by Congressman Wesley Hunt to join the race, alongside Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Cornyn app 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Senate Standoff Intensifies as Funding Bills Fail Amid Schumer's Comments
The U.S. Senate once again hit a stalemate, rejecting two critical stopgap funding measures for the seventh time on Thursday, signaling that the federal shutdown is poised to extend into a third week. The repeated failures have undersco 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Speaker Johnson Rejects Standalone Troop Pay Bill, Insists on Senate Action on Broader Stopgap Measure
In a decisive move, Speaker Mike Johnson informed House Republicans during a private call on Thursday that he will not advance a standalone bill to ensure troop payments before the October 15 paycheck deadline. Johnson's stance comes am 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Senate Reaches Crucial Agreement to Advance Defense Policy Bill
In a significant development, the U.S. Senate has overcome a longstanding deadlock concerning its annual defense policy bill, with a breakthrough agreement poised to expedite the bill's passage potentially by Thursday. This legislative 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Thune Rejects Using Nuclear Option to End Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has firmly dismissed the idea of using the nuclear option to resolve the current funding impasse in Congress. Amidst rising chatter on social media and some support from within his own party, Thune made 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
GOP Military Mom Confronts Speaker Mike Johnson Over Troop Pay During Shutdown
In a striking televised moment on C-SPAN, Speaker Mike Johnson was directly challenged by a military mom to push forward legislation ensuring pay for active-duty forces during the ongoing government shutdown. The mother, identified only 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Schumer's Standoff Strategy: Senator Gains Support Amid Shutdown Scramble
In a surprising turn of events, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is slowly transforming skeptics into supporters, even as the shadow of past political concessions looms large. Following a criticized 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Troop Pay During Shutdown Gains Republican Champion
In a noteworthy act of bipartisan cooperation, Rep. Ken Calvert, the influential House Republican responsible for defense funding, has endorsed a bill that ensures military personnel remain paid during the ongoing government shutdown. C 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Chuck Schumer Garners Cautious Praise Amid Government Shutdown Stalemate
Chuck Schumer, once criticized for his conciliatory approach during past government standoffs, is now receiving cautious commendation from previous detractors for his handling of the ongoing government shutdown. The Senate Minority Lead 👉 Full story
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October 9, 2025
Maine Senate Race Heats Up as Graham Platner Gains Senate Support Against Party Favorite
Senate Democrats are increasingly showing support for Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and political newcomer, in the Maine Senate race, even as party leaders eye Governor Janet Mills as their preferred candidate. Platner, who has gaine 👉 Full story
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October 8, 2025
Trump Administration Considers Emergency Funding to Ensure Military Pay During Shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown extends, President Donald Trump’s administration is exploring various strategies to ensure that military personnel receive their paychecks, according to two White House officials who spoke on the conditio 👉 Full story
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October 8, 2025
Vice President Vance Rushes to Indiana as GOP Redistricting Efforts Hit Roadblock
President Donald Trump's strategic initiative to redraw congressional districts mid-cycle faces significant hurdles in Indiana, prompting Vice President JD Vance to intervene directly. Top Republican officials in the state have expresse 👉 Full story
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October 8, 2025
IRS Halts Operations and Furloughs Half of Its Workforce Amid Continuing Government Shutdown
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced significant operational halts and a massive furlough affecting nearly half of its employees on Wednesday, a move that underscores the broad impacts of the ongoing government shutdown. The age 👉 Full story