5 h. ago University of Virginia Won’t Join White House’s Compact for Colleges

It was the fifth school in a matter of days to refuse an offer of preferential funding treatment from the government, even as the White House has threatened schools that do not sign up.

Society

6 h. ago Federal Courts Run Out of Funding Amid Government Shutdown, Threatening Delays

The office that administers the federal court system said that as of Monday, the judiciary will not have funding to sustain “full, paid operations.”

Events

8 h. ago Government shutdown live updates as funding lapse becomes third

Government shutdown live updates as funding lapse becomes third-longest in history  CBS News

Politics

10 h. ago Thune slams Schumer's 'kingmaker' politics, refuses to 'kiss the ring' in shutdown talks

Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Obamacare subsidies as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., promotes bottom-up leadership approach during shutdown.

Politics

12 h. ago Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's 2018 Reddit posts calling police bastards and advocating armed resistance draw criticism ahead of 2026 race.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘Enjoy Your Clickbait’: Fetterman Fires Back as Pennsylvania Democrats Plot 2028 Primary Challenge

Several high-profile Pennsylvania Democrats are positioning themselves for a possible 2028 Senate bid as divisions widen within the party over Sen. John Fetterman’s independent-minded record and frequent breaks from Democratic orthodoxy on issues from immigration to Israel. The post ‘Enjoy Your Clickbait’: Fetterman Fires Back as Pennsylvania Democrats Plot 2028 Primary Challenge appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

29 h. ago Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time

The vote failed on a 51-45 tally, well short of the 60 needed to advance with the Senate's filibuster rules. The post Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

32 h. ago Senate Dems tank GOP plan to pay troops, fund Pentagon as shutdown hits Day 16

Republicans fail to advance defense appropriations bill as Senate Democrats demand clarity on which spending measures would be attached to the legislation.

Events

34 h. ago No 2 House Democrat says healthcare drives party's strategy as shutdown heads into next week

Democrats refuse to support government funding without extending COVID-era Obamacare subsidies as Rep. Katherine Clark warns of healthcare crisis for millions.

Politics

34 h. ago Cruz: Shutdown Driven by Democrat Desire for Free Health Care for Illegals, Schumer's 'Political Crisis'

Wednesday on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued that Democrat opposition to reopening the federal government was driven by two factors — Democrats seeking to fund health care for illegal immigrants and the in-state politics for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The post Cruz: Shutdown Driven by Democrat Desire for Free Health Care for Illegals, Schumer’s ‘Political Crisis’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

35 h. ago Senate Democrats block GOP plan for 10th time, ensuring shutdown lasts into next week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., continues pushing House-passed continuing resolution while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands Obamacare subsidy talks.

Politics

35 h. ago Ossoff Walks Political Tightrope in Georgia as Shutdown Drags On

For Jon Ossoff, the most endangered Senate Democrat, the shutdown fight could rally support among some voters, but risks alienating others in a state President Trump won in 2024.

Politics

37 h. ago Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.

Politics

49 h. ago Trump instructs Pentagon to ensure troops are paid despite government shutdown

Trump signed a memo ordering troop pay to continue during the government shutdown, bypassing Congress after weeks of stalled funding talks.

Politics

54 h. ago Scott Bessent: Government Shutdown Costing 'Up to $15 Billion a Day'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called for the Senate Democrats to end the government shutdown, saying it "may start costing the U.S. economy up to $15 billion a day." The post Scott Bessent: Government Shutdown Costing ‘Up to $15 Billion a Day’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

55 h. ago Trump move spares troops' pay, but Republicans warn shutdown risks remain

House GOP lawmakers praised President Donald Trump's decision to ensure military pay during the government shutdown while pushing for a broader resolution to the funding impasse.

Events

56 h. 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.

Politics

58 h. ago Blocked bays and failed handshakes: Many public EV chargers are unusable—despite being 'online'

More public electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be built across Australia through a A$40 million funding boost, according to a recent government announcement. The new chargers will be a mix of fast chargers and curbside chargers.

Events

60 h. ago Republicans eye fresh funding fight as shutdown standoff drags on

House and Senate Republicans consider extending the Nov. 21 government funding deadline as Democrats reject the GOP continuing resolution for the eighth time.

Politics

63 h. ago Dem senator, 79, draws primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton announces Senate bid against Sen. Ed Markey, citing lessons from 2024 election and calling for younger leadership.

Politics