Thune dismisses Democrats’ insensitive Obamacare plan to end government shutdown as unworkable.
Government Shutdown Continues as Senate Rejects Democratic Proposal Senate Majority Leader John Thune has turned down a Democratic plan aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown—now the longest in U.S. history. Thune dismissed the proposal to extend the Obamacare premium tax credit for a year in exchange for reopening the government, calling it a “non-starter” […]
Democrat stands by viral confrontation with Johnson following Capitol altercation about shutdown
Houlahan Defends Disruption of Johnson’s Press Conference Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, recently justified her interruption of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s press conference. Houlahan expressed her frustration, pointing to Johnson’s apparent unwillingness to engage with Democratic leaders on vital negotiations as a significant reason for her actions. Republicans have suggested that an […]
Judge instructs Department of Education to cease attributing shutdown to Democrats in workers’ out-of-office messages.
Federal Judge Rules Against Partisan Emails from Education Department A federal judge ruled in favor of a union on Friday regarding the Department of Education’s communications. The Trump administration faced allegations that partisan messages in emails sent from the Department were unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper stated that messages blaming Democrats for the government […]
Only 3 Democrats Support Funding for Troops and Law Enforcement 38 Days into the Shutdown
Senate Democrats Reject Bipartisan Pay Bill On Friday night, most Senate Democrats turned down a bipartisan proposal aimed at compensating active-duty soldiers and federal employees who continued working during the 38-day government shutdown, which notably included Capitol Police officers. The bill, designed to provide pay for federal employees, was voted down 55-43, falling short of […]
Senate vote stops Republican proposal to compensate federal employees and military amid shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, Senate Democrats have once again halted a Republican effort aimed at ensuring federal employees and military personnel continue receiving their paychecks. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) put forward a modified version of the Shutdown Fairness Act, which aimed to guarantee compensation during both the current and any future shutdowns. Last month, […]
Air travel may take several days to a week to return to normal once the government shutdown is over.
FAA Response to Continued Government Shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated on Friday that it could take “days, if not a week” for air travel to stabilize after the government shutdown is resolved. Duffy mentioned that even if the government reopened tomorrow—which he noted seems unlikely—it would still require time to bring air traffic controllers […]
Senate Republicans criticize Democratic proposal to prevent shutdown: ‘Not viable’
Senate Republicans are criticizing Democratic plans to prolong Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for another year as part of an agreement to reopen the government, stating they are not interested in pursuing such a deal. Several GOP senators swiftly dismissed the proposals put forth by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), which included a temporary […]
Democratic Shutdown Turns into a Widespread Issue as Flight Cancellations Hit Right Before Thanksgiving
With the holiday season around the corner, many Americans are bracing for the impact of a government shutdown that most Democratic senators have voted to prolong. This situation is leading to flight cancellations, cutbacks, and delays, all of which are likely to disrupt travel plans. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an emergency directive […]
Republicans mock Schumer’s ‘absurd’ and ‘non-starter’ proposal to resolve shutdown after 38 days
Congressional Deadlock on Government Shutdown Republican leaders in Congress have outright dismissed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s proposal to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, which has now lasted 37 days. They accused Democrats of effectively “holding the entire country hostage.” During a speech on the Senate floor, Schumer (D-N.Y.) proposed a “clean one-year extension” of […]
Consumer confidence falls to a three-year low due to concerns over a government shutdown
Consumer Confidence Dips Amid Economic Concerns The Big Money Show panel is set to examine how rising expenses for food, housing, and utilities are affecting low-income families. Meanwhile, new data indicates a growing worry among households over the economic effects of the ongoing government shutdown. Consumer confidence has reached its lowest point in over three […]