House set to vote on reopening the government
The House is preparing to vote Wednesday on a bill to finally end the 43-day long government…
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Senate passes bipartisan bill to end government shutdown
The final vote was 60 to 40 with eight Democrats joining Republicans to break the stalemate. Every Republican voted in favor, except Senator Rand…
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Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva to be possibly sworn-in soon
In a statement, she wrote, “I am planning to travel to Washington, D.C. after hearing through Leader [Hakeem] Jeffries and media reports that Speaker…
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President Trump receives mixed reaction during Commanders-Lions game
Footage captured by Benjamin Alvarez shows Trump on the big screen, with boos particularly audible as he…
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President Trump proposes $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Donald Trump, embattled by America’s growing affordability problems, has once again floated a unique solution: Sending Americans rebate…
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President Trump proposes 50-year mortgage
In a social media post, President Donald Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage, with an image of him next to one of former President Franklin…
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President Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others allegedly involved in bid to overturn 2020 election
The pardon is written in broad language that exonerates “all” citizens accused of election interference, but explicitly says the pardon does not…
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Senators strike tentative deal to end government shutdown
Eight Democrats teamed up with Republicans, giving the GOP the 60 votes they needed for the procedural motion to pass in the Senate. The final vote…
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New Jersey governor-elect on government shutdown, healthcare costs and more
Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ongoing government shutdown, healthcare costs and…
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Virginia governor-elect on government shutdown, healthcare costs and more
Gov.-Elect Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the effects of the government shutdown on federal…
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West Virginia governor on food stamps and Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the government shutdown and food stamps, and about the Rural…
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Maryland governor on government shutdown, healthcare and possible redistricting
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about to discuss the government shutdown’s effects on people in the state…
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NEC director on government shutdown, food stamps and more
Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council (NEC), spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the government shutdown…
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November 4 Election results are in
Virginia and New Jersey have new leaders, New York City has a new mayor and California voted in favor of congressional…
Continue Reading Projection results: Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election
Mamdani beat former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a second time, shattering the political scion’s hopes of a comeback after his loss to Mamdani…
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State and federal lawmakers react to former Vice President Dick Cheney’s passing
Lawmakers across the country are sharing their reaction to the passing of former Vice President Dick…
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84
His death was confirmed by a statement from the Cheney family. He was surrounded by his family, including his wife, Lynne, and his daughters, Liz and…
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Trump Administration agrees to partial SNAP funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it will tap $4.65 billion from its contingency fund. This would cover 50% of current allotments for…
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Judge extends block on National Guard in Portland
A federal judge extended her order to block President Donald Trump from sending the troops to the city, at least until Friday. The judge’s decision…
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Government shutdown reaches one month mark
One month into the government shutdown and tens of millions of Americans are going without the federal food benefits they count…
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