House Speaker Johnson, GOP Leadership Hold Press Conference (Oct. 23)
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other Republican leaders hold a press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 23. …
Warning Issued on Food Benefits for Women, Children If Government Shutdown Persists
A nonprofit group representing nutrition and health service providers warned on Oct. 21 that millions of people enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program...
New Jersey Republicans Request DOJ Send Election Monitors to Passaic County
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing a request by New Jersey Republicans asking the federal agency to send election monitors to Passaic County...
Trump Considering Congressional Notification for Drug Cartel Strikes on Land
President Donald Trump said Oct. 22 that his administration has the legal authority to target vessels suspected of transporting drugs from Venezuela by sea,...
Democratic Sen. Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 21 Hours, Protesting Trump Admin
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) seized the Senate floor for more than 22 hours, protesting President Donald Trump and his administration amid the ongoing government...
Government Shutdown Becomes 2nd-Longest in US History: 4 Things to Know
The government shutdown that started on Oct. 1 has entered its fourth week and is now the second-longest in U.S. history. On day 22...
Gov. Newsom Deploys California National Guard Over Government Shutdown
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will deploy members of the state’s National Guard during the government shutdown to aid food banks during a possible lapse...
Newsom Secures TRO to Block Trump’s LA National Guard Deployment; Appeal Pending
An appeal in Newsom v. Trump challenges the district court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) granted to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, enjoining President Donald Trump...
North Carolina Passes Redistricting Bill Aimed at Shifting House Seat to GOP
North Carolina lawmakers on Oct. 22 passed a bill that would transform a Democratic-leaning electoral district in the U.S. House into a Republican-leaning one....