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Jeffries: House Democrats to hold virtual meeting on Monday as the shutdown continues

Jeffries: House Democrats to meet virtually Monday as shutdown drags on

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced that the House Democratic Caucus will effectively meet on Monday, October 6th, following House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) decision to send lawmakers home next week amid the looming government shutdown. In a “Dear Colleague” letter shared on his website, Jeffries expressed the urgent consequences of failing to renew […]

Johnson claims House GOP is succeeding in communication strategy during government shutdown

Johnson claims House GOP is succeeding in communication strategy during government shutdown

Government Shutdown Update House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has indicated that Republicans feel they are winning the narrative surrounding the current government shutdown. During a private call with lawmakers, he encouraged colleagues to keep the pressure on Congressional Democrats. This call took place on the fourth day of the shutdown, right after Senate Democrats again […]

House GOP leaders call for cooperation in strategy to cancel votes amid shutdown

House GOP leaders urge unity in shutdown canceled-votes strategy

House Republican leaders called for unity in their ongoing standoff with Democrats during a Saturday morning briefing. The aim was to back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in scrapping planned votes, pushing Senate Democrats to accept a “clean” seven-week funding bill. There’s a bit of flexibility in the agenda, though, especially as senators consider agreements that […]

AOC is using unfounded panic over the delayed funding bill to raise donations, according to the White House.

AOC is using unfounded panic over the delayed funding bill to raise donations, according to the White House.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has, according to a White House representative, utilized what they termed “basic hysteria” to garner campaign funds from her far-left supporters. They accused her of neglecting Democratic healthcare initiatives by blaming President Trump and other Republicans for harming children. “If AOC genuinely cared about American kids,” the spokesperson stated, “she would advise […]

Johnson halts House votes to urge Senate Democrats on government shutdown

Johnson halts House votes to urge Senate Democrats on government shutdown

Political Tensions Heighten as Shutdown Approaches House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, is sending a clear message to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York as the government prepares for a possible shutdown in two weeks. The House leadership has canceled Chamber of Commerce activities for the upcoming week, effectively advising lawmakers […]

White House addresses criticism of abortion pill: ‘Not a support’

White House addresses criticism of abortion pill: 'Not a support'

The White House supported the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday regarding the approval of a second generic version of the abortion medication mifepristone. They stressed that this decision should not be viewed as an endorsement of the drug itself. This quiet resolution, made prior to a potential government shutdown, means that three U.S. […]

House Republicans look at skipping additional votes if the shutdown persists

House Republicans look at skipping additional votes if the shutdown persists

House Republican leaders are contemplating the possibility of leaving town without holding votes scheduled for next week if government shutdowns persist, according to sources. This potential action, which remains unconfirmed, appears aimed at pressuring Senate Democrats to support a “clean” GOP plan to prevent a shutdown, allowing the government to remain operational for an additional […]

Cori Bush starts her return campaign for the House in Missouri.

Cori Bush starts her return campaign for the House in Missouri.

Cori Bush Announces Bid for Congressional Comeback Former Representative Kori Bush (D-Mo.) shared on Friday her plans to run for a seat in Missouri’s First Congressional District again. “I entered Congress because I truly resonate with the working-class people of St. Louis. I made a promise to fight for St. Louis, and I believe we’ve […]