The White House is wielding the new threat of no back pay for furloughed workers as a tactic to pressure Democrats to end the weeklong government shutdown. Read more. |
The fallout over leaked texts sent from Democrats’ Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones is putting Abigail Spanberger, the party’s Virginia gubernatorial nominee, in a difficult position following what has otherwise been a relatively smooth campaign so far. Read more. |
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) said Democrats are taking Republicans “hostage” with their demands to extend ObamaCare tax credits, but he conceded that winning the public relations battle over the issue was “very challenging.” Read more. |
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday rejected a short-term extension of ObamaCare subsidies as part of the effort to reopen the government, calling it a "laughable proposition" that won't win Democratic support. Read more. |
Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed a second bloc of President Trump’s nominees, cementing 107 into place after changing the rules last month to grease the skids and overcome Democratic gridlock. Read more. |
The Treasury Department defended its plans to honor President Trump with a $1 coin as the country prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, arguing the occasion allows the administration to circumvent a law that only allows individuals to appear posthumously on printed currency. Read more. |
The government shutdown is turning into "Groundhog Day" for senators as they grow increasingly frustrated with the lack of movement toward a deal and repeated failed votes. Read more. |
Pressure is mounting on Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones to drop out of his race following leaked text messages in which he openly talks about violence directed toward former Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert (R). Read more. |
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