CNN anchor Dana Bash pressed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) during a tense on-air exchange this week, questioning his handling of the ongoing government shutdown and his role in what some critics are calling the “Schumer Shutdown.” The pointed interview aired on CNN’s State of the Union, where Bash confronted Jeffries over what she … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) is under intense scrutiny after reportedly declaring that the ongoing federal government shutdown is “getting better for us every day,” a statement that has triggered widespread backlash from both sides of the political aisle and drawn condemnation from the White House. The shutdown, now entering its … Read more
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) criticized his party again – this time over the ongoing government shutdown, accusing Democratic leaders of putting partisan interests ahead of the American people. Fetterman, who has sided with Republicans on a series of votes on a clean bill to reopen the government, referred to the standoff as the “Schumer Shutdown,” … Read more
In a surprising move on Tuesday, three members of the Senate Democratic caucus voted in favor of a Republican-backed bill aimed at keeping the government funded through November 21. The decision, which went against Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), underscored ongoing divisions within the party over how aggressively to confront the Trump administration. The … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A renewed effort is underway in the United States to reduce the cost of prescription medications, as federal officials prepare to revisit a proposal that would align certain drug prices with the lower rates found in other developed countries.According to individuals familiar with the matter, the proposal—known as a “most favored nation” … Read more
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk expressed anger Tuesday after two 15-year-olds charged in connection with the assault of former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer Edward Coristine — known publicly as “Big Balls” — were spared jail time. Associate Judge Kendra Briggs of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued the verdict, … Read more
A new White House video features everyday Americans calling on Democrats to reopen the government. The one-minute video shows several participants — including farmers and rural workers filmed in fields and agricultural settings — urging Senate Democrats and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to end the ongoing government shutdown. Those featured argue that the standoff is … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared poised to tighten the reins on how federal courts enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially shielding state lawmakers from challenges that conflate race and partisanship in redistricting. During re-arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a conservative majority signaled openness to an approach backed by the Trump Justice … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that federal law enforcement will next focus its efforts on San Francisco, praising the FBI for what he described as a sharp increase in violent crime arrests under his administration. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the FBI has made more than 23,000 arrests for violent crimes since he … Read more
Senate Democrats blocked the clean GOP House-passed short-term funding bill on Thursday for the 10th time since the federal government shut down nearly two weeks ago. Senate Democrats have ensured that the shutdown will continue into next week because legislators will leave Washington, D.C., for another extended weekend after a final series of votes on … Read more