95 m. ago Ernst demands $2T in federal cuts, urges Trump team to 'make DC squeal' amid shutdown fight

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought plans to withhold $30 billion in funding for blue states and cities to inflict maximum pain on congressional Democrats.

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39 h. ago Virginia Democrat Who Livestreamed Sex Videos Arrested for Domestic Violence

Susanna Gibson, the Democrat in Virginia who livestreamed sex with her husband before losing a close congressional race, was arrested on domestic violence charges.  The post Virginia Democrat Who Livestreamed Sex Videos Arrested for Domestic Violence appeared first on Breitbart.

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44 h. ago Washington Spirit embraces ‘unique power’ in community hit heavily by U.S. government shutdown

Washington Spirit embraces ‘unique power’ in community hit heavily by U.S. government shutdown  The New York Times

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49 h. ago Trump freezes $18 billion in funding for NYC, home to key Democratic leaders

On the first day of the federal government shutdown, the Trump administration froze "roughly $18 billion" in infrastructure projects for New York City, home to two of Trump's Democratic congressional opponents. It's not the first time Trump has threatened city funding over politics.

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51 h. ago Washington Post warns Democrats may have walked into Trump 'trap' over government shutdown

The Washington Post editorial board argued that Congressional Progressive Caucus tactics mirrored failed GOP strategies, leaving Democrats vulnerable during the federal government shutdown.

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52 h. ago Congressional Democrats embrace government shutdown, a risky move

Congressional Democrats embrace government shutdown, a risky move  The Washington Post

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55 h. ago Accusations fly over whether Republicans or Democrats 'own' shutdown

The closure came amid an impasse between congressional Democrats and Republicans, who are being led by President Donald Trump.

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55 h. ago Congressional Democrats embrace shutdown despite political perils

Congressional Democrats embrace shutdown despite political perils  The Washington Post

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56 h. ago Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump

Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump  The Seattle Times

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57 h. ago Government shutdown begins as House GOP campaign arm heaps pressure on Dems

House Republicans' National Republican Congressional Committee launches ads in 42 battleground districts blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown.

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63 h. ago State Department's Message to Journalists After Government Shutdown: Responses May Be Delayed Due to Democrats

Any journalist who submits an inquiry to the U.S. Department of State since the government shut down on October 1 will receive an automated response blaming delayed responses on congressional Democrats who refused to pass a clean funding resolution. The post State Department’s Message to Journalists After Government Shutdown: Responses May Be Delayed Due to Democrats appeared first on Breitbart.

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64 h. ago Trump taunts Democrat leaders with ‘Trump 2028’ hats in Oval Office as shutdown approaches

Trump posted photos of “Trump 2028" hats in the Oval Office after talks with congressional Democrat leaders collapsed and the government shut down at midnight.

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3 d. ago Democrats embrace shutdown strategy they once opposed: ANALYSIS

With roles reversed from previous shutdowns, Democrats could bear the brunt.

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3 d. ago Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks about the potential for a government shutdown

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., talks about the potential government shutdown, what congressional Democrats are demanding and whether she thinks President Trump will carry out his layoff threat.

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3 d. ago JD Vance says government likely 'headed into a shutdown' after Trump meets with Dems

Congressional Republicans and Democrats remain divided over a short-term spending bill after meeting with President Donald Trump, raising the risk of a government shutdown.

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3 d. ago Texas Democrat blasted for ‘bloody Trump’ costume, violent rhetoric after deadly ICE shooting

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido is being criticized for feeding a “sickness" and “spreading hate" through his rhetoric against President Donald Trump and Republicans.

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4 d. ago Democrats to Force Shutdown to Block Spending Levels Set Under Biden

Congressional Democrats appear hellbent on shutting down the government to prevent a short-term extension of spending levels originally set by a Democrat president. The post Democrats to Force Shutdown to Block Spending Levels Set Under Biden appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Democrat wins congressional seat in Arizona, narrowing GOP's slim House majority

In a special election, voters in southern Arizona have chosen to send Democrat Adelita Grijalva to Congress, narrowing the GOP's slim majority in the House.

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1 week ago Andy Ogles Flees Washington, Leaving Millions in Jeopardy of Losing Health Care

Andy Ogles Flees Washington, Leaving Millions in Jeopardy of Losing Health Care  Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

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1 week ago Top Democrats ask for a meeting with Trump ahead of government shutdown

In new letter to President Trump, Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries request a meeting to discuss the path forward for government funding ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline.

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