Government Shutdown Becomes Second-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. At Day 22 of the shutdown, Democrats and Republicans have remained at odds. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 17 hours to protest the Trump administration’s

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 of the shutdown, Democrats and Republicans remained at odds. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 17 hours to protest the Trump administration’s policies.

Democratic Sen. Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 18 Hours, Protesting Trump Admin

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) speaks during a press conference at the House Triangle near the U.S. Capitol building on March 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has held the Senate floor for more than 18 hours, protesting President Donald Trump and his administration. Merkley began speaking at 6:21 p.m. ET on

Democratic Sen. Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 21 Hours, Protesting Trump Admin

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) speaks during a press conference at the House Triangle near the U.S. Capitol building on March 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times 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 shutdown. Merkley spoke from 6:21

Obama Will Campaign to Boost Democrats in Virginia, New Jersey Governors’ Races

(Left) Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Buena Vista, Va., on Sept. 1, 2025; (Right) Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Buena Vista, Va., on Sept. 1, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images Former President Barack Obama will campaign next month alongside Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, right before

LIVE NOW: Senate Committee Holds Hearing to Review Tennessee Valley Authority Board Nominees

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee holds hearings at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 22 to examine the nominations of Mitch Graves and Jeff Hagood, both of Tennessee, and Arthur Graham, of Florida, each to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Original News Source Link – Epoch

Senate Committee Holds Hearing to Review Tennessee Valley Authority Board Nominees

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee holds hearings at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 22 to examine the nominations of Mitch Graves and Jeff Hagood, both of Tennessee, and Arthur Graham, of Florida, each to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Original News Source Link – Epoch