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Senate Republicans give Trump cover on shutdown

Allies of Donald Trump in the Senate are giving the president cover over his handling of the ongoing government shutdown.

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Senate’s next crypto bill slowed by language in stablecoin law - Roll Call

Opponents of crypto interest want the rewards issue addressed in legislation that the committee is now cobbling together.

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Supreme Court to hear challenge to federal gun ban for drug users - Roll Call

The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will decide the constitutionality of a federal ban on gun possession for habitual drug users.

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Senate Republicans to lunch in Rose Garden as shutdown continues - Roll Call

President Donald Trump is expected to host Senate Republicans for a lunch on Tuesday, while the partial government shutdown continues.

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Judge sounds ready to expand block on shutdown layoffs - Roll Call

A federal judge in California indicated she would expand her temporary ruling blocking federal worker layoffs during the government shutdown.

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Trump says he commuted ex-Rep. George Santos' prison sentence - Roll Call

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he commuted the prison sentence of former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow Guard deployment in Chicago - Roll Call

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area.

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OMB delays firing federal workers to comply with court order - Roll Call

The administration in court filings said it was holding off firing thousands of federal workers to comply with a temporary restraining order.

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WIC becomes a political football in shutdown - Roll Call

FactCheck.org looks into Democratic and Republican finger-pointing regarding the shutdown and a key federal nutrition program.

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Photos of the week | October 10-16, 2025 - Roll Call

With the government shutdown entering its third week, congressional action mostly consisted of dueling leadership news conferences this week.

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Trump's military pay move puts Congress in the back seat on spending - Roll Call

Trump’s latest budget maneuver — paying military salaries out of unrelated research funding — makes lawmakers’ appropriations authority practically irrelevant, critics argue.

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USDA's Rollins says food stamp funding to dry up in two weeks - Roll Call

Nearly 42 million people could be left without monthly food benefits if the federal government doesn't reopen before funding runs out.

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Touting drugmaker deal, Trump encourages employer IVF coverage - Roll Call

President Trump announced a plan to boost in vitro fertilization as well as a deal to lower the price of a common fertility drug.

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At the Races: No end in sight - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the latest fundraising and campaign launches

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Capitol Police pay turns contentious as shutdown drags on - Roll Call

Tensions are high amid a larger push to find money for federal law enforcement.

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4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter - Roll Call

Here are some takeaways from the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission for the three months ending Sept. 30.

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Senate Democrats blast Trump’s lack of urgency on a shutdown deal - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are bemoaning President Trump's willingness to let the government shutdown continue, rather than seeking a deal.

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OMB head says layoffs will be 'north of 10K' as judge blocks cuts - Roll Call

Lawsuit claims that firing federal employees during a shutdown is an unlawful abuse of power aimed at punishing workers, pressuring Congress.

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What are they waiting in line for? Babydog’s birthday - Roll Call

Hundreds of Hill staffers turn out to greet West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice’s pet bulldog at her 6th birthday party.

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Supreme Court airs doubts about role of race in redistricting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to rule against requiring Louisiana to have a second Black-majority district.

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Is democracy melting? With an ice sculpture, these artists think so - Roll Call

As the government shutdown enters its third week with no clear end in sight, a 3,000-pound ice sculpture was unveiled on the National Mall, spelling out the word “democracy.”

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Moulton launches Senate primary challenge to Markey in Massachusetts - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts announced Wednesday that he is launching a primary challenge against Sen. Edward J. Markey.

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Latino Victory Fund backs 4 new House Democratic candidates - Roll Call

The Latino Victory Fund is endorsing four Democrats who are seeking to flip battleground House districts in 2026.

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EPA, DOE employees face layoffs; aviation staffing worsens - Roll Call

The administration said it plans to lay off 20 to 30 employees at the EPA and 187 at the Energy Department, according to a court filing.

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CDC workers ask Congress, where is 'radical transparency' now? - Roll Call

Laid off employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are asking for details on the extent and rationale for agency firings.

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