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Jeffries Challenges Johnson to Televised Shutdown Debate

Speaker dismisses 'theatrics'

(Newser) - With the government shutdown now in its sixth day, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is turning up the heat on Speaker Mike Johnson. On Monday, Jeffries tossed Johnson a public challenge: Square off for a nationally televised prime time debate on the House floor about who's to blame...

As Shutdown Continues, Friday Looms as a Big Day

Federal workers would miss their paychecks

(Newser) - With the government shutdown heading into its second week, signs of a swift resolution are nowhere to be seen. Both Democrats and Republicans have dug in on their positions, and attempts at compromise in the Senate have yet to gain traction, reports Politico . A New York Times analysis offers...

State AG Hopeful's Own Words Made Him 'Sick to My Stomach'

Dem Jay Jones apologizes as messages emerge on '2 bullets to the head' for ex-GOP Virginia lawmaker

(Newser) - Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general, faced strong criticism Friday night after text messages from 2022 emerged in which he suggested then-state House Speaker Todd Gilbert deserved "two bullets to the head." The texts, first reported by the National Review and confirmed by the...

Trump Yanks $2.1B for Chicago in a 'Very Bad Day for Public Transit'

President halts funds for city's subway projects over possible 'discriminatory' practices

(Newser) - The Trump administration has halted $2.1 billion in federal funds earmarked for Chicago subway projects, intensifying a standoff with Democratic leaders as the government shutdown drags on . The White House says the hold is necessary to prevent money from moving through contracts it claims may be based on...

Some Republicans Question WH Budget Chief's Shutdown Plans

GOP and Democrats spar over blame as layoffs loom

(Newser) - As the government shutdown drags on, Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns Democrats that the real risk may be the unchecked power of White House budget chief Russ Vought, whose aggressive plans could reshape the federal workforce. Thune, not exactly a fan of Vought's "slash-and-burn" approach, told...

Judge: Missing Candidate Has to Stay on Ballot

Long Island Democrat Petros Krommidas disappeared during a swim in April

(Newser) - Nearly five months after Democratic candidate Petros Krommidas vanished during a nighttime ocean swim off Long Island, his name remains on the ballot in a Nassau County legislative race, despite his presumed death. Krommidas, a 29-year-old triathlete and political newcomer, disappeared in April. Extensive searches yielded no results, and...

Inside the Government Shutdown Blame Game
HUD Slammed for 'Partisan'
Message on Shutdown
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Oct 1, 2025 9:35 AM CDT

HUD Slammed for 'Partisan' Message on Shutdown

Agency points to 'Radical Left' over government closure as blame game between parties kicks off

(Newser) - The finger-pointing was in full swing on Wednesday in the initial hours of a government shutdown. Republicans blame Democrats, while Democrats blame Republicans, which isn't much of a surprise. What's unusual this time: Government agencies are also entering the fray.
  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted
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Looks Like a Shutdown, Both Sides Say After Talks

Negotiations are blocked over health care spending as deadline approaches

(Newser) - Democratic congressional leaders left the White House on Monday without a deal to avert a government shutdown, which otherwise would take effect at 12:01am Wednesday. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer said "large differences" remain between the parties on health care funding, the New York Times reports, and Vice...

Trump Scraps Shutdown Talks With Top Democrats

Shutdown looms in a week as both sides dig in

(Newser) - The chances of striking a deal to avert a government shutdown just got a little slimmer. President Trump on Tuesday called off a meeting with top Democratic leaders in Congress, reports NPR . The president had been scheduled to sit down with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority...

GOP Is Making Big Gains Among Gen Z Men

Democrats fret as gender gap widens

(Newser) - A new report from Decision Desk HQ points to a troubling trend for Democrats: Generation Z men are increasingly registering with the GOP, raising questions about how the party can regain traction with a key group of young voters ahead of 2026. The analysis, covering 31 states as of...

Democrats: It's 'War on the First Amendment'

Hakeem Jeffries calls on FCC chief Brendan Carr to step down following Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

(Newser) - Top House Democrats are demanding the immediate resignation of FCC Chair Brendan Carr over what they call a blatant abuse of power—"forcing" ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! In a joint statement, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and senior Democratic colleagues described Carr's actions as a...

Greene Again Urges Split Between Red, Blue States

Congresswoman points to deep political divide and safety concerns

(Newser) - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has reignited her call for a "national divorce," contending that political divisions in the US have grown too deep to bridge and warning that the country is "no longer safe for any of us." The congresswoman on Monday reiterated her previous...

Americans Souring on Big Business, Capitalism
Americans Are
Souring on
Capitalism
Sep 9, 2025 10:15 AM CDT

Americans Are Souring on Capitalism

Support drops sharply among Democrats, independents

(Newser) - Americans' love affair with capitalism may be cooling, according to the results of a Gallup poll released Monday. Just 54% of adults now view capitalism favorably—a 6-point dip since 2021 and the lowest rating Gallup has recorded since it started tracking in 2010. The poll, conducted in August,...

Trump, Democrats Float Idea of Midterm Conventions

'Mini-conventions' haven't been held in decades

(Newser) - It might be time to buy stock in balloon and bunting makers—both parties are considering holding conventions ahead of next year's midterm elections. The nation's main political parties have long reserved conventions for presidential election years. A Democratic National Committee spokesperson says a large-scale gathering is...

Texas Democrat Will Stay Locked in Capitol Until Wednesday

Nicole Collier protests GOP escort rule amid redistricting standoff

(Newser) - The latest twist in the dramatic redistricting standoff between Texas Democrats and GOP leaders: Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier will stay locked inside the state capitol until Wednesday morning. The Fort Worth Democrat declined to submit to Republican leaders' requirement that she sign off on a law enforcement escort...

Texas Dems Return, Ending Redistricting Standoff

Lawmakers vow to keep fighting GOP's plans to redraw maps in Lone Star State, elsewhere

(Newser) - As promised , Texas Democrats who left the state to throw a wrench into their GOP colleagues' redistricting plans have returned to Austin. Politico reports that the Lone Star lawmakers have wrapped up their two-week impasse, meaning that Republicans now have enough legislators to pass the new map they're...

Trump: No More Mail-in Voting
Trump: No More Mail-in Voting
Aug 18, 2025 9:29 AM CDT

Trump: No More Mail-in Voting

He says Putin agrees mail ballots have to go, also promises to target voting machines

(Newser) - President Trump on Monday vowed to sign an executive order to eliminate mail-in voting before the 2026 midterms. "I am going to lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS, and also, while we're at it, Highly 'Inaccurate,' Very Expensive, and Seriously Controversial VOTING...

Amid Redistricting Fight, Texas AG Wants Beto O'Rourke Jailed

Ken Paxton claims former lawmaker is defying a court order

(Newser) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing for the arrest of Beto O'Rourke, alleging the former Democratic congressman defied a court order by raising funds for Democratic lawmakers who left Texas during a heated redistricting standoff, USA Today reports. At the heart of the tension is a recent...

Democrats Get Good News in 2026 Quest for Senate

Sherrod Brown will try to reclaim his seat, is thought to have a strong chance

(Newser) - Sherrod Brown, the Ohio Democrat who lost his Senate seat last year, will try to get his job back, reports Cleveland.com and Axios . Brown hasn't made an official announcement about a 2026 run against GOP incumbent Sen. Jon Husted, but it's expected to come within the...

Poll: Independents Help Drive Supreme Court Approval Down

Partisan gap widens, with public confidence hitting 25-year low

(Newser) - The US Supreme Court's standing with the public has taken a record drop, with a new Gallup poll showing its approval rating sinking below 40% for the first time since polling began in 2000. The court now draws a 39% approval rating, down five points from earlier this...

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