62 m. ago Trump Administration Suspends $2.1 Billion in Funding for Chicago Transit Projects

The move, condemned by Illinois officials, appeared to be part of the Trump administration’s aim of using the government shutdown as leverage.

Economics

82 m. ago GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That's false

The White House and GOP lawmakers say a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that Democrats want rolled back keeps undocumented people from getting health benefits — a claim experts say is misleading.

Politics

1 hour ago WATCH: House Speaker Johnson says Trump is 'trolling the Democrats' during shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson said that President Trump and other Republicans are "using memes" to "point out the absurdity of the Democrats' position" on social media during the government shutdown.

Politics

3 h. ago House GOP Whip Tom Emmer: 'Scared Old Man' Democrat Chuck Schumer to Blame for Government Shutdown

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) is laying blame for the government shutdown at the feet of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The post House GOP Whip Tom Emmer: ‘Scared Old Man’ Democrat Chuck Schumer to Blame for Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 h. ago Early polls show Trump, GOP taking more blame than Democrats for government shutdown

Early polls show Trump, GOP taking more blame than Democrats for government shutdown  NBC News

Politics

4 h. ago Senate to vote again on government funding bills as shutdown reaches 3rd day

With negotiations appearing stalled, the shutdown could go through the weekend.

Politics

5 h. ago Government shutdown updates: Vought cancels funding for Chicago transit projects

Vought and the Department of Transportation announced Friday that the federal government would be withholding funds for two Chicago Transit Authority projects,

Politics

6 h. ago Government shutdown sparks GOP plan to penalize lawmakers with new salary tax

Lawmakers, unlike federal workers, are constitutionally required to receive a paycheck during a government shutdown.

Politics

7 h. ago US Federal Government Shutdown Disrupts Travel and Tourism; Air Travel and National Parks in the United States Face Uncertainty

US Federal Government Shutdown Disrupts Travel and Tourism; Air Travel and National Parks in the United States Face Uncertainty  Travel And Tour World

Politics

8 h. ago Shutdown postpones monthly jobs report. And, Trump dangles a carrot to colleges

The government shutdown has delayed the monthly jobs report. And, the White House pressures colleges to sign a 'compact' aligning with Trump's agenda.

Politics

8 h. ago Government shutdown enters 3rd day amid Senate stalemate and more top headlines

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Politics

8 h. ago Government shutdown enters 3rd day as Senate stalemate over Obamacare subsidies drags on

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remain deadlocked over government funding as bipartisan talks continue among rank-and-file members.

Politics

8 h. ago Democrats shut down government over healthcare for illegal immigrants, House GOP whip says

As Democrats attempt to blame the GOP for the government shutdown, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said the real reason for the shutdown is Sen. Chuck Schumer’s fear of his leftist base.

Events

8 h. ago Government shutdown enters third day as White House threatens widespread layoffs

As the government shutdown enters its third day, the GOP-led Senate will vote for the fourth time on partisan stopgap bills. Meanwhile, the White House is threatening mass layoffs for federal workers.

Events

8 h. ago White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt talks about the government shutdown

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the government shutdown.

Events

8 h. ago Karoline Leavitt says White House must cut spending due to shutdown

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration has to look at ways to "save money in a responsible way that respects the American taxpayer's money" during shutdown.

Events

8 h. ago Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock talks about the shutdown's effects in his state

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., about the effects of the government shutdown in Georgia.

Events

10 h. ago Even a government shutdown can't stop the quiz. Can you score 11?

This week's quiz also features bears.

Politics

10 h. ago As shutdown ripples through Georgia, voters consider who to blame

Voters in Georgia are grappling with the effects of the government shutdown — and with who in Washington bears the blame.

Events

10 h. ago How is the economy doing during the government shutdown? An economist weighs in

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the strength of the economy during the government shutdown.

Politics