Senate Democrats feel confident after Tuesday’s election that they have the advantage over Republicans in the government shutdown battle and are pointing to President Trump’s statement that Republicans are getting “killed” politically as a big reason to stand their ground.
A bipartisan deal hashed out by centrist Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee to reopen the government as soon as this week now appears stalled after Democrats won sweeping vic...
Senate Dem divide emerges as progressives warn against ending shutdown
Divisions are erupting among Senate Democrats over the government shutdown.
A group of moderate-leaning members are signaling they are moving toward a possible resolution to end the shutdown, much to the chagrin of progressive colleagues, who were buoyed by Tuesday’s election results and believe it is worth keeping up the battle over health care.
Democrats writ large got a massive shot in the arm Tuesday night with key victories in Virginia, New Jersey, Cal...
Hard-line Democrats lean in to ObamaCare fight after Tuesday sweep
Democrats seeking to make health care the defining issue for the crucial midterms next year were feeling validated by Tuesday night’s elections, which saw big gains across the board for candidates focused on affordability.
“I think that one of the reasons of many that the Democrats had so much success is an appreciation the Democrats are trying to protect health care for the American people,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Wednesday.
The results dimmed the pro...
End the shutdown? That’ll point Congress back to Obamacare’s rising costs.
The idea of federal subsidies to help more people afford health insurance was baked into the Affordable Care Act from the start. But they’ve grown, as has the strain of overall health care spending on federal budgets.
Marjorie Taylor Greene shuts down 2028 bid rumors
(NewsNation) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Wednesday dismissed reports she plans to run for president in 2028, calling them "baseless rumors" and saying her sole focus remains representing Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
"The only thing that I'm focused on is being a representative for my district," Greene told NewsNation, adding that she blocked the reporter who published the speculation.
The denial comes after a media report suggested Greene was tellin...
What the elections results mean for ObamaCare tax credits
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Why Mike Johnson’s shutdown strategy is reaching its limit
This is now the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. Democrats are debating how much to give in on Obamacare subsidies to bring the House GOP back to DC.
Pennsylvania Democrat interrupts Speaker Johnson’s shutdown press conference
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) interrupted a House Republican press conference Wednesday, urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to “call the leadership of both parties” to find a solution to the government shutdown.
Houlahan's interjection came as Johnson started to take questions during a press conference on the Capitol steps, yelling over the first reporter Johnson called on and saying Johnson is “the Speaker for the whole House.”
“We’re having a press conference, ...
Watch live: Schumer speaks on health care, SNAP crisis amid record shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Wednesday morning as the government shutdown stretches into its 36th day — now the longest in U.S. history.
Schumer and Democrats in both chambers of Congress have pressed their Republican colleagues to address rising health insurance premiums associated with expiring subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — especially after open enrollment began over the weekend. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
The government may not open again this year, thanks to Speaker Johnson
The government shutdown is now officially the longest on record, surpassing the previous record of 34 days that occurred during President Trump’s first term in office. That shutdown, which lasted from Dec. 22, 2018 through Jan. 25, 2019, ended when the president backed down on his border wall funding demands.
It is becoming clear that there are no obvious concessions available at this time that can lead ...