4 d. ago Jay Jones murder texts latest case of Democrats circling the scandal wagons

From Jay Jones to Larry Craig: how Democrats and Republicans respond differently to party member scandals reveals deep partisan divides in American political accountability.

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1 week ago Republicans fume as Democrats block 9th GOP bid to reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Republicans believe Senate Democrats won't end the shutdown until after Saturday's protest, while open enrollment deadline looms.

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1 week ago Is the federal tax extension deadline impacted by the shutdown? Don’t get your hopes up.

Is the federal tax extension deadline impacted by the shutdown? Don’t get your hopes up.  USA Today

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2 w. ago Candidates for N.J. Governor Clash Over Opioids, Trump and Taxes

Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat, described starkly different visions for the state in a debate Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Another deadline in US shutdown: Will troops get paychecks on October 15?

Another deadline in US shutdown: Will troops get paychecks on October 15?  Reuters

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3 w. ago 2 looming deadlines could be key to ending the government shutdown, expert says

As Democrat leaders project confidence and no plans for a compromise appear imminent, an expert shared that there are two key dates when things could begin “spiraling out of control."

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3 w. ago Trump admin live updates: Trump says shutdown layoffs are 'going to be Democrats'

House Democrats are continuing a public effort to pressure Republicans to address their health care demands just hours from the government shutdown deadline.

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3 w. ago Congress faces a midnight deadline to prevent a federal government shutdown

Congress faces a midnight deadline to prevent a federal government shutdown  WGAL

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3 w. ago Live updates: Government shutdown fears grow as Trump, Congress lack plan ahead of deadline

Live updates: Government shutdown fears grow as Trump, Congress lack plan ahead of deadline  NBC News

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3 w. ago Alaska’s US senators plan to support House funding resolution as shutdown deadline nears

Alaska’s US senators plan to support House funding resolution as shutdown deadline nears  Anchorage Daily News

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3 w. ago GOP accuses Dems of risking shutdown to restore ‘illegal immigrant healthcare’

President Donald Trump and Republican leaders accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of prioritizing illegal immigrant healthcare before the shutdown deadline.

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3 w. ago Live updates: Trump threatens layoffs ahead of government shutdown deadline

Live updates: Trump threatens layoffs ahead of government shutdown deadline  BBC

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3 w. ago House Democrats' government funding proposal goes down in flames with shutdown deadline in hours

House Democrats' last-ditch effort to pass a government funding proposal fails as Republicans block the move, leaving less than 12 hours before the shutdown deadline.

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3 w. ago Live updates: Government shutdown fears grow ahead of tonight's deadline; Trump, Hegseth address U.S. generals

Live updates: Government shutdown fears grow ahead of tonight's deadline; Trump, Hegseth address U.S. generals  NBC News

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3 w. ago Border Patrol union warns: 'Life and death' mission at risk in shutdown fight

Senate Democrats are demanding healthcare concessions in a government funding deal as Republicans push a short-term bill to avert a shutdown before a Wednesday deadline.

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3 w. ago Watch live: Trump, Hegseth speak at U.S. generals meeting as government shutdown deadline looms

Watch live: Trump, Hegseth speak at U.S. generals meeting as government shutdown deadline looms  NBC News

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3 w. ago Government shutdown looms with midnight deadline to make a deal and more top headlines

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3 w. ago Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as deadline to avert government shutdown closes in

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as deadline to avert government shutdown closes in  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago Congressional leaders met with President Trump ahead of shutdown deadline

The federal government is close to a shutdown. President Trump met Monday with top Congressional leaders from both parties in the Oval Office, which ended with both sides dug in.

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3 w. ago Congress quickly approaching deadline to pass budget, avoid shutdown

Congress quickly approaching deadline to pass budget, avoid shutdown  Connecticut Public

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