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Government shutdown sparks GOP plan to penalize lawmakers with new salary tax
A Senate Republican wants to ensure that lawmakers feel the pain in their wallets as the federal government shutdown drags...
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Government shutdown enters 3rd day as Senate stalemate over Obamacare subsidies drags on
The federal government entered its third day of a shutdown without a clear off-ramp in sight as the Senate gears...
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White House pressed about Trump seemingly changing his tune on Project 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed about President Donald Trump seemingly changing his campaign position on Project 2025...
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Trump, Johnson appear at odds in government shutdown messaging
Top Republican officials appear to be at odds with each other over how to portray the fallout from the ongoing...
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Johnson shuts door on negotiating shutdown deal as Democrats dig in on Obamacare
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made clear on Thursday that House Republicans will not budge amid the ongoing standoff over...
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White House says federal layoffs could hit ‘thousands’ ahead of Trump, Vought meeting
The federal government may have to lay off ‘thousands’ of employees if the government shutdown continues, White House press secretary...
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The agency staff Vought might recommend cutting and whether the cuts will be permanent
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) chief Russell Vought and President Donald Trump are in the midst of mapping out...
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‘Real consequences’: Food aid, flood insurance, FEMA funds in jeopardy amid shutdown, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is warning that everyday Americans could be at risk in a prolonged government shutdown. The...
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Trump must triple severely outdated nuke arsenal to outpace China and Russia, report warns
A new report warns the U.S. nuclear arsenal is dangerously outdated and too small to confront growing global threats —...
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White House memo says Democrats’ plan could spend $200B on healthcare for illegal immigrants
The White House doubled down in a new memo on its messaging against the Democrats’ shutdown position and claimed that...
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