Notebook from a Reporter: Government shutdown goes on as Senate gets ready for sixth test vote
Government Shutdowns Continue as Senate Votes Again The government shutdown isn’t coming to an end today. However, the Senate is gearing up for its sixth round of test votes, aiming to break the filibuster with competing plans from both Democrats and Republicans. It’s worth noting that 60 votes are needed for this to pass. Interestingly, […]
Ways to stop the next government shutdown: Prohibit continuing resolutions.
Congress Faces Standoff Over Government Shutdown The current situation in Congress resembles a classic game of chicken between Republicans and Democrats. The looming threat of a partial government shutdown is evident as both parties wrestle over funding solutions. The last significant shutdown, lasting 35 days, occurred during President Trump’s tenure, stemming from a disagreement about […]
Conservative groups criticize Biden’s ‘inflationary’ Obamacare subsidies during shutdown
The government shutdown has now lasted for a week, and there is still no clear path to resolution. Democrats are pushing for an extension of Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire at the end of 2025, while conservatives are firmly against these subsidies, claiming they contribute to rising health insurance premiums. Brian Blaze, the […]
Greene’s departure reveals divisions in GOP unity over health care during the shutdown.
The healthcare shutdown is escalating, and a divide is emerging among Republicans. House Democrat leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) insists he will only agree to a permanent extension of Obamacare subsidies. While President Trump and his Republican allies have pressured Democrats to reopen the government, even threatening to withhold pay from federal workers, there’s growing concern […]
Pressure Points: Five potential outcomes for the shutdown
On Wednesday, Congress found itself in its eighth day of federal shutdown, with no apparent progress towards a resolution by either side. It seems that to reopen the government promptly, some concessions will need to be made. Pressure from external factors is likely to be the impetus that nudges one, or possibly both, parties toward […]
The way historical trends show a government shutdown may come to an end
Government Shutdown Dynamics So, here’s the scoop. Government shutdowns have become somewhat of a norm lately, right? Bill Clinton holds a record of 21 days, but Donald Trump upped the ante during his first term, going for 35 days—no small feat. Barack Obama? He managed just 16 days before things got back to business. Having […]
Trump permits tariff funds to support WIC amid government shutdown
Trump’s Tariff Plan for WIC Amid Government Shutdown On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump has greenlit a strategy to utilize tariff funds to sustain the WIC nutrition program during the ongoing government shutdown. Leavitt emphasized that the administration is committed to ensuring that “no mother or child goes […]
Military Credit Unions Criticize Shutdown Before Pay Halt for Active Duty Personnel
A credit union representing U.S. military members has raised concerns about the effects of a Democratic government shutdown, stating that troops shouldn’t have to stress over their next paycheck while they serve the country. The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), which includes over 180 credit unions with more than 40 million members, emphasized that the […]
U.S. Flights Face Hour-Long Delays Due to Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers During Government Shutdown
Flight delays affected several major cities on Monday evening as the government shutdown persisted. The Department of Transportation (DOT) indicated that the lack of funding prompted air traffic controllers to call in sick as they awaited their paychecks. “This situation has added pressure on air traffic controllers,” stated Sean Duffy during his address at Newark […]
Democrats Without Leadership ‘Make Me Think of Somalia’ as Unproductive Shutdown Persists
Trump Critiques Democrats Over Government Shutdown On Tuesday, President Trump sharply criticized Democrats regarding the ongoing government shutdown, suggesting that their current lack of leadership starkly contrasts with what he believes should be expected. He particularly targeted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, claiming that despite Republicans having passed a clean resolution in the House nearly […]