Health insurance expenses for 22 million uncertain as shutdown starts
As the first government shutdown since 2019 unfolds, GOP leaders are asserting that they will boost subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan until at least mid-November. “We won’t let ourselves be held hostage over more than a trillion dollars in new spending while looking for a resolution,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune […]
5 insights as the government shutdown starts
The government shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement in the preceding days. Republicans claim the proposed measures should be passed to the Senate for further action in the upcoming weeks. They argue that the current situation is critical. Democrats, on the other hand, have indicated they will […]
Kamala Harris’s book tour offers a chance to map out plans for 2028.
Interest among Democrats in the presidential race is picking up, particularly as Donald Trump’s approval ratings dive to alarming lows. In a recent national poll of registered voters, his overall approval sits eleven points below water, as reported by a survey from the New York Times. The feedback on his performance has been largely negative […]
Government closure occurs as Congress cannot agree on funding.
The federal government officially shut down just after midnight Wednesday, as Congressional leaders failed to finalize agreements on the StopGap Expense Bill, leaving lawmakers scrambling for solutions to the stalemate. The shutdown seemed inevitable after lawmakers voted on two stop-gap funding proposals the previous evening—a “clean” bill from Republicans and another “clean” bill, also from […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against LA sheriff regarding handling of concealed carry licenses
DOJ Sues LA County Sheriff’s Office Over Concealed Carry Applications The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office (LACSD). The accusation is that the office is purposefully delaying the processing of concealed carry applications for residents. The lawsuit has been submitted to […]
Pope Leo XIV: Backing the death penalty is ‘not truly pro-life’
Pope Leo XIV expressed criticism of his supporters regarding the death penalty on Tuesday, asserting that this stance “does not truly uphold life.” “When someone opposes abortion, and then another person opposes the death penalty, one isn’t really standing for life,” he remarked to reporters through EWTN News. “I personally oppose abortion, but it’s concerning, […]
Democrat challenges Johnson on Trump AI video: ‘It’s racist. You need to address it.’
Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA) shared a deepfake video featuring House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), which discussed President Trump. The altered video, created using artificial intelligence, shows Jeffries wearing a sombrero and mustache and Schumer with a handlebar mustache. When Dean questioned Johnson about a video Trump shared on […]
Three Democratic caucus members break ranks with Schumer on government funding vote
Senate Democrats Face Setbacks in Recent Vote On Tuesday, three Senate Democrats were defeated as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (NY) backed a bill proposed by Republicans, aiming to fund the government until November 21. This revealed some division among Senate Democrats. Senator Katherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), who is part of the Senate Democratic Leadership […]
Democrats block Republican funding proposal, putting government on the edge of a shutdown
On Tuesday, Senate Democrats nearly reached a consensus to oppose a bill aimed at extending government funding until November 21, as the threat of a government shutdown looms in Washington, potentially lasting several days or even weeks. Concerns among Democrats are growing regarding the implications of a shutdown, especially after President Trump hinted at taking […]
Senate stops opposing measures to avoid late-night shutdown
As anticipated, the Senate was unable to approve the GOP plan to sustain government funding, nor any Democratic alternatives, edging the government closer to a shutdown at midnight. The day’s voting was significant, as neither party made any substantial efforts to avert the impending closure. Typically, in the hours leading up to a shutdown, Capitol […]