Johnson shuts door on negotiating shutdown deal as Democrats dig in on Obamacare
House Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, saying they rejected a clean funding bill without Republican provisions.
US Will Support Soybean Farmers During China Negotiations: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill on June 11, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Oct. 2 that the federal government would offer “substantial support” to American farmers as China refuses to buy soybeans, indicating that an announcement would come on
Trump Weighs Cutting Agencies as Government Shutdown Enters Day 2
President Donald Trump in Quantico, Va., on Sept. 30, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Oct. 2 touted the ongoing government shutdown as an opportunity to target various federal agencies, saying he will meet with the head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine the next steps. Trump said in
Government shutdown stretches into second day with no signs of a deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed Democrats for shutting down the government on Thursday morning, saying on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that “this is a choice that Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have made, and if they want to shut the government down, then there are ramifications.” Asked whether President Trump and OMB Director Russ Vought are looking
How much could a government shutdown cost the economy and taxpayers?
Washington — The fight over funding the government is likely to be a costly one. Each week of the ongoing government shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion and reduce GDP growth by 0.1 percentage points, according to an estimate published by EY-Parthenon chief economist Gregory Daco. That cost is a function of reduced pay
Speculation swirls as AOC is rumored to harbor 2028 aspirations: ‘Savvy politician’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political operation is staffed by Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign veterans as speculation swirls about her 2028 Senate or presidential ambitions.
Johnson says Democrats lying about illegal immigrant healthcare push
Speaker Mike Johnson is defending GOP Medicaid reforms as Democrats deny accusations they're seeking healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants amid the funding fight.