Mike Johnson fires back at Hakeem Jeffries’ ‘desperate’ call for televised shutdown debate
Speaker Mike Johnson rejects Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' challenge for a primetime House floor debate on the ongoing government shutdown.
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FBI Director Vows Justice After Federal Agents Attacked Near Chicago
FBI Director Kash Patel testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation” on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 16, 2025. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images FBI Director Kash Patel announced Sunday that the bureau will pursue justice after federal law enforcement agents were allegedly attacked near Chicago.
Schumer’s shutdown scheme explained: Dems double down on Obamacare credits as standoff drags on
The government shutdown enters its sixth day as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands a deal on expiring Obamacare tax credits before reopening.
Army veteran-turned-MAGA rising star jumps into fiery GOP Senate primary as polls tighten
Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas announces Senate run, joining incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in heated GOP primary battle.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
Illinois and Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard Illinois and Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard 01:01 The state of Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard. “The American people, regardless of where they reside, should not live under the
Senate set to reconvene as government shutdown continues into second week
The Senate is set to vote again on measures to fund the government Monday evening, after a series of votes have fallen short of the 60 votes needed. On Sept. 19, senators first voted on the dueling measures to fund the government, after the House passed the GOP-led bill that would have extended funding until
Illinois, Chicago Sue Trump Admin to Halt National Guard Deployment to Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a press conference with Texas Democrats at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades union hall in Aurora, Ill., on Aug. 5, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images The state of Illinois and city of Chicago filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Oct. 6 in a bid to