CBS News poll finds GOP, Trump seen as getting more from shutdown deal
There’s some relief that the government shutdown is over, but Democrats are more likely to say they’re frustrated about the deal that ended it, and that their party compromised too…
Jack Smith's attorneys defend special counsel's analyzing GOP lawmakers' phone data
Attorneys for former special counsel Jack Smith called his actions “entirely lawful, proper and consistent with established Department of Justice policy” in defending the investigative steps taken by his team,…
Senate fails to advance GOP bill to pay essential workers during shutdown
Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks on the Senate floor on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Senate TV In his own remarks on the Senate floor, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…
Senate GOP shuts down war powers resolution aimed at blocking Venezuela strikes
Washington — Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at preventing President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela after a bipartisan group of senators warned that a…
Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 9th time on Day 15 of shutdown
10:48 PM CDC scientist laid off during shutdown warns RIF layoffs will mean “more preventable deaths” A scientist laid off by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…











