5 h. ago Keeping the House Absent, Johnson Marginalizes Congress and Himself

The speaker’s decision to hold the House in an indefinite hiatus during the shutdown is his latest move to diminish the role of the legislative branch — and his own post.

Politics

6 h. ago Schumer accuses Trump of 'skipping town' during shutdown as president heads to Asia for trade talks

Sen. Chuck Schumer blasts President Donald Trump for leaving the United States for Asia during the government shutdown, accusing the president of "skipping town."

Politics

10 h. ago Washington Roundup: White House demo drama; shutdown risks hunger; racist text scandal; and more

Washington Roundup: White House demo drama; shutdown risks hunger; racist text scandal; and more  OSV News

Events

10 h. ago Government shutdown updates: Pentagon accepts $130M donation to help pay troops

The ongoing government shutdown is hitting thousands of federal workers on Friday.

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10 h. ago Newsom bails out Planned Parenthood with $140M to keep 100 clinics open after Trump cuts

California governor Gavin Newsom announces $140 million in state funding to keep 109 Planned Parenthood clinics open amid federal cuts and defunding efforts.

Politics

10 h. ago Fetterman, McCormick Unite in Bipartisan Push to Reopen Government as Shutdown Hits Pennsylvania

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) appeared together in Washington, D.C., Thursday calling for an end to the government shutdown, emphasizing its growing impact on Pennsylvania families, workers, and federal employees. The post Fetterman, McCormick Unite in Bipartisan Push to Reopen Government as Shutdown Hits Pennsylvania appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 h. ago Oakland small business feeling pinch from federal government shutdown

Oakland small business feeling pinch from federal government shutdown  CBS News

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12 h. ago Live updates: Government shutdown and Trump administration news | CNN Politics

Live updates: Government shutdown and Trump administration news | CNN Politics  CNN

Politics

12 h. ago Jeffries: Extending Subsidies Is 'Not Additional Government Spending'

On Friday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) argued that extending Obamacare subsidies isn’t additional government spending and “We’re actually extending a tax credit that currently exists.” Co-host Becky Quick asked, “You bring up The post Jeffries: Extending Subsidies Is ‘Not Additional Government Spending’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Jeffries: We're Not Trying to Get Leverage or Concessions, But Won't Vote for GOP Bill

On Friday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stated that the government shutdown is “not about leverage. And by the way, if the votes of Democratic senators are required, then, of course, there should The post Jeffries: We’re Not Trying to Get Leverage or Concessions, But Won’t Vote for GOP Bill appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Joe Rogan says he enjoys going to church, admires Jesus Christ and benefits of faith

Podcaster Joe Rogan praises Jesus Christ as a historically documented figure with the best plan for human interaction and behavior in recent interview.

Culture

14 h. ago Opinion | Here’s what the Americans being hurt by the shutdown are saying

Opinion | Here’s what the Americans being hurt by the shutdown are saying  The Washington Post

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14 h. ago Federal Workers Line Up at Food Banks After Dem Whip Calls Them 'Leverage'

A Washington, DC-area food bank serving federal workers impacted by the government shutdown ran out of items on Friday morning while people were still waiting in line — one day after House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) called suffering families a "leverage" to use against Republicans. The post Federal Workers Line Up at Food Banks After Dem Whip Calls Them ‘Leverage’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Sirikit, Glamorous Former Queen of Thailand Who Wielded Power, Dies at 93

As the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, she supported local causes and traveled the world, charming government leaders and the public.

Politics

16 h. ago 'A slap in the face': Robins AFB employee trying to keep faith during government shutdown

'A slap in the face': Robins AFB employee trying to keep faith during government shutdown  WGXA

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16 h. ago Scope downgrades US credit rating on public finance, governance deterioration; revises outlook to 'stable'

Scope downgrades US credit rating on public finance, governance deterioration; revises outlook to 'stable'  Reuters

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16 h. ago Governor, federal delegation send letter to Interior targeting American Prairie

Governor, federal delegation send letter to Interior targeting American Prairie  Daily Montanan

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16 h. ago National Coalition of Business Orgs Calls on Senate to Reopen Government to Stop 'Serious Economic Damage'

A group of state business organizations from around the country have called on the U.S. Senate to reopen the government in a letter amplified by the White House, citing the threat of "serious economic damage." The post National Coalition of Business Orgs Calls on Senate to Reopen Government to Stop ‘Serious Economic Damage’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 h. ago Lawyers for Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin ask to ban courtroom cameras amid ‘content tornado’

Utah judge considers motion allowing Tyler Robinson to appear without restraints in civilian clothing during Charlie Kirk assassination case proceedings amid media concerns.

Events

17 h. ago Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown

Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown  The New York Times

Economics