Category: Congress
October 01, 2025
Congress
How Trump is protecting his priorities from a government shutdown
The president is attempting to exact maximum pain on Democrats by pinning the fallout on them while ensuring his own priorities continue unimpeded.
October 01, 2025
Congress
No quick end to shutdown in sight on Capitol Hill
Instead of bipartisan talks, Congress is poised for a reprise performance of partisan theater Wednesday.
October 01, 2025
Congress
Government shuts down amid standoff on Capitol Hill
Republican and Democratic leaders dug in after stalled funding negotiations, setting up a potentially lengthy shutdown.
October 01, 2025
Congress
Trump posts another deepfake video mocking Jeffries
President Donald Trump posted another deepfake AI-generated video of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday hours before the federal government is expected to shut down, further signaling the...
October 01, 2025
Congress
Pope Leo speaks up on Dick Durbin’s behalf amid abortion rift
Pope Leo XIV made a direct foray into U.S. politics Tuesday, offering measured support for the Chicago Archdiocese’s plan to honor Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat who supports...
October 01, 2025
Congress
Shutdown near certain after Senate again rejects funding bills
Lawmakers are poised to barrel into the first government funding lapse since 2019.
September 30, 2025
Congress
The Obamacare subsidy fight is already splitting congressional Republicans
President Trump's willingness to deal on the expiring tax credits heralds a messy internal fight.
September 30, 2025
Congress
The other reason Democrats are taking Trump to the mat in a shutdown battle
Health care assistance is their No. 1 demand, but Democrats are battling over something even more fundamental.
September 30, 2025
Congress
Hakeem Jeffries slams ‘racist and fake’ video posted by Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed the AI-generated deepfake video posted online by President Donald Trump Monday night as “racist and fake.” “Mr. President, the next time you have...
September 30, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: Careening into a shutdown
All signs point to the government shutting down at midnight Tuesday night. Just when Monday’s meeting between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders brought a glimmer of a potential...