Trump-backed plan to avoid government shutdown advances to House-wide vote as Republicans defect

A plan by House Republicans to avert a partial government shutdown and beef up election security cleared a key hurdle Monday night but faces an uncertain fate when the full House votes this week. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, is seeking to pass a combination of a continuing resolution (CR), a six-month extension of fiscal […]
White House rebukes Republicans over partisan plan to avert shutdown

As both sides remain adamant in a pre-election financing showdown, the White House on Monday strongly criticized a partisan proposal recently released by Republican leaders to avert a government shutdown scheduled for later this month. The White House argued that the budget proposal released Friday falls short of providing “necessary resources” for defense programs and […]
Rep. Ro Khanna Not a Fan of Dems Labeling Republicans as ‘Weird’

Rep. Ro Khan (D-Calif.) said he doesn't agree with his Democratic colleagues calling Republicans “wackos,” adding that it doesn't advance “American democracy.” One-on-one event and Guardian in Texas Tribune Festival Khanna explained in Austin on Saturday that Democrats “deserve to win” and that to do so they need to “present a vision” that unites the […]
Cheney says Republicans against Trump but not backing Harris 'not enough'

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Sunday called on Republicans who oppose former President Trump but have not publicly endorsed Vice President Harris to “step up” and support her to help stop Trump's reelection. “Given how close this election is, if you're voting, especially in battleground states, you need to take it a step further […]
L.A. Times Columnist Blames Republicans for California’s Problems

Los Angeles Times Columnist Steve Lopez finds out who is to blame for California's problems: Republicans. Lopez said, column Ran Times While Lopez acknowledges that Democrats are right to be “in a difficult position,” he argues that Republicans are to blame because they haven't offered them a viable alternative and because some of the state's […]
Republicans Have Become ‘the Party of the Common Man’

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a lifelong and staunch Democrat, said Sunday that the Republican Party has become “the party of the common man” and the Democrats the party of the elites. Kennedy recently stopped campaigning in battleground states to endorse former President Donald Trump. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kennedy […]
Khanna says he's not 'a fan' of Democrats calling Republicans 'weird'

Rep. Ro Khan (D-Calif.) said Saturday he doesn't like a new rhetorical tactic used by Democrats to call Republicans “wackos” in their election messaging. He criticized this approach. Live event with The Guardian Speaking at a festival hosted by the Texas Tribune, he said Democrats should instead focus on uniting the country. “To be honest […]
Mike Rogers says Republicans will make 2024 election 'too big to rig'

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers suggested Sunday that Republicans will win the November election by a “vast margin” and prevent a “rigged” general election. When asked a question News Nation Asked whether he was worried about election fraud claims repeating the cycle, Rogers, a reporter for The Hill Sunday, said: “That's what we're doing, […]
Harris visits spice shop known for hating and slamming Republicans, calls for end of ‘divisiveness’

Sen. Kamala Harris on Saturday called for an end to political “division” during a campaign stop at a spice store known for openly discriminating against Republicans. Penzey's Spices, a spice store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, welcomed Democratic candidates to browse the store and meet with supporters. “It's time to end division, to bring our country together […]
‘She Is A Good Study’: Mark Halperin Warns Republicans Not To ‘Bet On’ Harris ‘To Screw Up’ Trump Debate

Newsmax political analyst Mark Halperin on Friday warned Republicans not to underestimate Vice President Kamala Harris' past performance in the upcoming debate between her and former President Donald Trump. Trump and Harris are set to face off on Tuesday in ABC News' only presidential debate. Halperin told “Wake Up America” that Harris has proven herself […]