A growing number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have declared they’re forgoing their paychecks as the government shutdown drags on. The federal government has been shut down for nearly a week after…
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The government shutdown costs taxpayers $400 million every day to pay federal employees who are not actively working, totaling $1.2 billion as of Friday, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) data published by Sen. Joni Ernst’s, R-Iowa,…
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FBI busts alleged Maduro-linked money laundering network spanning multiple nations
by adminThe FBI says two men have been indicted in connection with an alleged money-laundering scheme tied to Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s children. The indictments come after a years-long investigation that dates back to 2019 when…
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U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said he believes President Donald Trump’s new Gaza peace plan could represent a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity for Middle East peace.’ On Monday, Trump released his Gaza peace plan,…
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Democrats roll out new campaign ads targeting Republicans over ongoing government shutdown
by adminHouse Democrats’ campaign arm is rolling out new ads to pressure Republicans to return to the negotiating table as the 2025 government shutdown is poised to enter its second week. Democrats have sought to make…
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Mike Johnson rallies House Republicans on government shutdown messaging war during private call
by adminHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans are winning the messaging war over the ongoing government shutdown and urged his conference to keep the heat on congressional Democrats during a private call with lawmakers on…
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Trump announces Israel agrees to Gaza ‘initial withdrawal line’ as ‘3,000 year catastrophe’ nears end
by adminPresident Donald Trump on Saturday announced Israel has agreed to the ‘initial withdrawal line’ in Gaza, which the U.S. has shared with Hamas. Pending Hamas confirmation, the agreement will trigger an immediate ceasefire and exchange…
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Top Republican officials appear to be at odds with each other over how to portray the fallout from the ongoing government shutdown. Senate Democrats are still refusing to budge from their demands for Obamacare subsidy…
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A Senate Republican wants to ensure that lawmakers feel the pain in their wallets as the federal government shutdown drags on. Members of Congress, unlike other federal employees, are guaranteed to get paid during a…
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Trump extends US security guarantee to Qatar, elevating Gulf ally to near-NATO status
by adminPresident Donald Trump signed an order Monday offering a U.S. guarantee for Qatar’s security, a significant commitment for the rising non-NATO Arab ally. ‘The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty,…