IRS sends 34,000 employees home as nationwide government shutdown persists
Senate Fails Again to End Government Shutdown As the government shutdown continues into its second week, a significant portion of the IRS workforce, around 34,000 employees, is facing furloughs. The agency is now implementing contingency plans to maintain essential operations, particularly around tax enforcement and data security, even without new funding from Congress. A letter […]
Rutgers TPUSA leaders criticize shutdown petition as ‘clearly slanderous’
Officials from Rutgers University’s chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) are reacting to a petition started by tech developers that calls for the group’s disbandment, labeling the petition as “blatantly defamatory.” Eva Kwan, the outreach coordinator for the chapter, voiced her frustration, stating that the claims of “inciting violence” or “threatening” are completely unfounded. She […]
Tired, unpaid air traffic controllers alert to risks amid government shutdown: ‘We’re overwhelmed’
Air Traffic Controllers Warn of Increased Risks Amid Government Shutdown As the government shutdown drags into its second week, frustrated air traffic controllers are voicing serious concerns about passenger safety across U.S. airlines. With over 14,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) controllers not receiving pay, the high levels of stress are increasingly affecting their performance and, […]
House Democrat leader has a heated argument with Republican about the shutdown
Heated Exchange at Capitol During Government Shutdown Tensions at the Capitol reached a boiling point on Wednesday as two members of the House engaged in a fiery argument on the eighth day of the 2025 government shutdown. Representative Mike Lawler from New York confronted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over a bipartisan initiative aimed at […]
Democrat Calls Shutdown ‘A Serious Issue’ Moments After Voting to Maintain Government Closure
Senate Democrats Stand Firm During Government Shutdown In the second week of the government shutdown, Senate Democrats continue to adhere closely to party lines, insisting on the extension of Obamacare subsidies despite some lawmakers recognizing the shutdown’s detrimental effects on their constituents. Senator John Hickenlooper of Colorado shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation that […]
Republicans accuse Schumer of causing a government shutdown due to concerns about AOC’s primary challenge.
Government Shutdown Blame Game Intensifies Amid New York Mayoral Race As Zoran Mamdani continues to lead in the New York mayoral race, political discussions have turned to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s future ambitions. Meanwhile, Republicans are adamantly accusing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of orchestrating the government shutdown to placate Democratic progressives. This blame game escalated […]
Senate vote to prevent government shutdown falls short for the sixth time as shutdown continues into its second week
Government Shutdown Continues as Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bill On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate was unsuccessful for the sixth time in passing a stopgap measure aimed at resolving the ongoing government shutdown, which has now stretched into its second week. A continuing resolution, previously approved by the House of Representatives, faced a significant setback […]
‘Stay Quiet’: Hakeem Jeffries Clashes with House Republican About Government Shutdown
Verbal Clash in New York Over Government Shutdown On Wednesday afternoon, a heated exchange transpired between two New Yorkers regarding the ongoing government shutdown and the Democrats’ refusal to reopen government offices. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler confronted Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outside a Democratic press conference. Jeffries, who had been vocal about Republican […]
Ossoff Brings on Open Borders Assistant Ahead of Shutdown to Provide Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants
Sen. Jon Ossoff Hires Pro-Open Borders Adviser Ahead of Government Vote Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia has appointed Katie Shepherd, an advocate for open borders, as a senior adviser just before a crucial vote that could lead to a government shutdown. This move comes as Democrats are continuing their push to extend health care services […]
Johnson disputes with Democratic senators during government shutdown
Government Shutdown Tensions Erupt Between Speaker Johnson and Senators On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) faced a heated moment with Senators Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) outside his office, amid rising tensions on the eighth day of the government shutdown. The two senators gathered reporters to publicly push Johnson to administer the […]