Trump tells Navy sailors not to worry about paychecks held by government shutdown, promising back pay while blaming Democrats for funding standoff.
Speaker Johnson cancels House votes through Oct. 13 to pressure Democrats on shutdown while delaying Epstein files discharge petition set to succeed once new Democrat sworn in.
Speaker Johnson continues blocking Arizona Democrat’s swearing-in for 8th day, keeping her from becoming 218th signature to force Epstein files vote.
Trump posts second AI-generated deepfake video mocking House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries with sombrero and mustache hours after Jeffries condemned first video as racist bigotry.
Senate Democrats demand clarity from White House after Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano says he’d consider raising retirement age, then walks back comment claiming administration “not considering” changes.
House Republicans abruptly adjourn session to avoid swearing in newly-elected Arizona Democrat whose vote would provide 218th vote needed to pass bill releasing Epstein files.
Federal government shuts down as Republicans refuse to negotiate health care funding Democrats say is required for 60-vote Senate passage.
House Democrats release district-by-district tool showing Medicaid, Medicare and ACA cuts’ local impact as they refuse to capitulate in shutdown negotiations over Republican healthcare changes.
Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails as Trump administration authorizes permanent firing of federal workers during funding lapse.
Missouri governor signs Trump-backed map splitting Kansas City’s 20-year Democratic district into rural conservative areas ahead of 2026 midterms.
