3 h. ago Trump drives the shutdown coverage, but leaderless Democrats have broken through with healthcare message

President Trump stays above the shutdown fray as both parties oddly unite to defend federal programs, each blaming the other while eyeing a short-term spending fix.

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9 h. ago Senate Confirms More Than 100 Trump Nominees During Schumer Shutdown

The U.S. Senate voted 51-47 to confirm more than 100 of President Donald Trump's nominees on Tuesday, during the seventh day of the government shutdown. The post Senate Confirms More Than 100 Trump Nominees During Schumer Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago US airports continue to see delays as shutdown hits air travel

US airports continue to see delays as shutdown hits air travel  BBC

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9 h. ago Major US airports experience delays as government shutdown hits air travel

Major US airports experience delays as government shutdown hits air travel  BBC

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11 h. ago Trump hints at health care deal to end shutdown, but key hurdles remain

Trump hints at health care deal to end shutdown, but key hurdles remain  The Washington Post

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11 h. ago Live updates: Trump dials up government shutdown pressure, AG Pam Bondi grilled by Senate

Live updates: Trump dials up government shutdown pressure, AG Pam Bondi grilled by Senate  NBC News

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12 h. ago U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall points to ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ as culprit in shutdown

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall points to ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ as culprit in shutdown  Kansas Reflector

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12 h. ago Senate Republicans confirm more than 100 Trump nominees as government shutdown continues

Republicans confirmed 107 Trump nominees including Herschel Walker and Sergio Gor as ambassadors, marking the second use of new Senate confirmation rules.

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13 h. ago Trump: Leaderless Democrats 'Remind Me of Somalia' as Pointless Shutdown Continues

President Donald Trump blasted Democrats on Tuesday over their government shutdown, stating their lack of leadership reminds him of Somalia. The post Trump: Leaderless Democrats ‘Remind Me of Somalia’ as Pointless Shutdown Continues appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Mass Layoffs Trump Is Threatening in Shutdown Fight May Be Illegal

Unions have sued to block any firings, which budget experts believe are not even needed to protect essential federal services.

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16 h. ago Trump says 'substantial' number of jobs will be permanently lost if shutdown persists, Dems 'have no leader'

President Donald Trump accused Democrats of having "no leader" as the government shutdown continues, while he warned of a high number of job losses.

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17 h. ago White House floats no back pay for some furloughed federal workers despite 2019 law

A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.

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17 h. ago The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

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17 h. ago Trump Suggests Furloughed Federal Workers May Not Receive Back Pay After Shutdown

Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.

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17 h. ago White House May Try to Deny Back Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers

Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.

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18 h. ago Trump's shutdown is jackpot for billionaires while working Americans pay

President Donald Trump faces criticism for breaking campaign promises on healthcare costs while his tariffs and policies drive inflation higher for Americans.

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19 h. ago Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown  The Seattle Times

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19 h. ago Sean Duffy fires back after Gavin Newsom blames Trump for shutdown, travel delays

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responds to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's criticism of President Trump over the government shutdown affecting air traffic control.

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21 h. ago Burbank and other US airports see delays as shutdown hits air travel

Burbank and other US airports see delays as shutdown hits air travel  BBC

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23 h. ago Trump demands Dems 'open our government' as shutdown enters seventh day and more top headlines

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