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Senate Democrats plan to block funding for DHS, in what could be the start of a partial government shutdown

Senate Democrats plan to block funding for DHS, in what could be the start of a partial government shutdown

by Ben Shapiro | Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are opposing a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of two deadly shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Minnesota, in a move that will likely lead to a partial government shutdown...
FROM AIR TRAVEL TO FOOD ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES, SHUTDOWN AFTEREFFECTS LINGER

FROM AIR TRAVEL TO FOOD ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES, SHUTDOWN AFTEREFFECTS LINGER

by Kally Proctor | Dec 4, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of the longest government shutdown in American history – lasting 43 days – many industries are striving to return to normal. From air travel to food and restaurants, the shutdown has left some lingering effects. And there is a chance for...
Senate examines soaring health care costs, new policy paths ahead of tax credit expiration

Senate examines soaring health care costs, new policy paths ahead of tax credit expiration

by Avigna Ramachandran | Nov 19, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – The Senate Finance Committee debated proposals to address rising health care costs and alternatives to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire at the end of this year during a hearing on Wednesday.  The hearing comes in the aftermath of a...
Senate votes to reopen the government after 41 day shutdown

Senate votes to reopen the government after 41 day shutdown

by Gabe Hawkins | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON—The Senate formally voted 60-40 to reopen the government Monday evening, after a motion to proceed reached a two-thirds majority Sunday night. Following a rare weekend work period a breakthrough was reached, with eight Democrats siding with Republicans to...
Senate brings forward a motion to reopen the government 40 days into the shutdown

Senate brings forward a motion to reopen the government 40 days into the shutdown

by Gabe Hawkins | Nov 10, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted to advance a new bill to reopen the government Sunday evening, after a series of partisan meetings throughout the weekend reached a breakthrough. The continuing resolution was brokered by eight Senate Democrats, including New Hampshire...
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