‘Schumer shutdown’ already cost taxpayers $1.2B in pay to employees not working
Federal government shutdown furloughs 750,000 employees who will receive backpay under 2019 law, costing $400 million per day, according to Sen. Joni Ernst's office.
Federal government shutdown furloughs 750,000 employees who will receive backpay under 2019 law, costing $400 million per day, according to Sen. Joni Ernst's office.
House Republicans hold conference call on fourth day of government shutdown, with Speaker Mike Johnson urging unity as Senate Democrats reject GOP funding plan.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones should "step away" from his campaign "in disgrace" over text messages.
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill refuses to back NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as Republicans try to link vulnerable Democrats to the socialist.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee invested in ads across 13 districts, accusing Republicans of shutting down the government.
The 2025 government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats and Republicans blame each other, while political strategists say it likely won't impact 2026 elections.
A growing number of police unions are expressing support for the Trump administration's National Guard plan, but are facing pushback from local leaders.