House Democrats and GOP at an impasse as shutdown barrels on

by Gabe Hawkins | Oct 30, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON – House Democrats gathered in Washington this week to present a united front amid the shutdown and continue to put pressure on their Republican colleagues to address cuts to health care and nutritional assistance programs. Meanwhile, Republicans blame...

Government shutdown continues as neither party agrees on a resolution

by Gabe Hawkins | Oct 7, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats and Republicans have yet to reach an agreement on government funding, extending the shutdown into a second week. The shutdown continues amid partisan divides over government spending. In the Democrats’ proposed spending resolution,...

As government shutdown looms, Democrats and GOP continue to clash

by Riddhimaa L. Kodali | Sep 30, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — With less than 12 hours left before the new federal fiscal year begins at 12:01 am on Oct.1, the government’s lights are on but flickering as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse as a shutdown approaches.  “We are in this fight, until we win...

Republicans say ACA subsidies can wait—for millions, the deadline is now

by Isaiah Steinberg | Sep 30, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Ellen Allen, 64, pays $497 each month for health care through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. If the Senate doesn’t act by Tuesday, Allen’s monthly premium could skyrocket to $2,800. “It’s going to take over half of my take-home pay,” Allen...

Jeffries calls for bipartisanship, vows to defend key priorities as Republicans retain House majority

by Audrey Pachuta | Nov 15, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — When House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., took the podium for his first weekly press conference since the election, he became one of the highest ranking Democrats to field questions about his party’s crushing loss. Addressing a crowded...