Epstein discharge petition picks up decisive signature in the House - Roll Call With Adelita Grijalva sworn in, the quest for a House vote on releasing the Epstein files is one step closer on Wednesday. Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025
US House begins voting on bill that could end longest ever government shutdown House Democrats vow to vote no but Republican leaders optimistic legislation to reopen government will pass The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Top House Democrats vow to oppose shutdown bill after splinter group disappoints President called the agreement that passed the Senate Monday ‘a very big victory’ amid the record-breaking government shutdown The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2025
Getting played by Republicans is nothing new for Schumer — and why Democrats are saying it’s time for Senate leader to go NEWS ANALYSIS: New York-native minority leader’s inability to manage expectations or secure votes from Republicans has left him looking impotent and adrift at a time when Democratic voters want their leaders itching for a fight, Eric Garcia writes. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Top House Democrats vow to oppose shutdown bill over healthcare funding Democrats are demanding an extension of tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans set to expire at end of year The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2025
Chuck Schumer Says 41-Day Shutdown Has Exposed Trump's 'Cruelty,' Accuses President Of Holding Innocent Kids, Veterans As 'Political Hostages' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has rebuked President Donald Trump, accusing him of weaponizing the government shutdown to score political points while millions of Americans suffered. Benzinga · Nov 11, 2025
Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader A half dozen House Democrats called for the Senate leader to step aside this week. Axios · Nov 10, 2025
"People are f**king pissed": Democrats' shutdown civil war spills out in private call Nearly "everyone was strongly against" the deal, a House Democrat told Axios. Axios · Nov 10, 2025
Senate passes spending package in key step to end shutdown - Roll Call The Senate passed a major funding package Monday night that is likely to bring to an end the longest partial government shutdown in history. Roll Call · Nov 10, 2025
Here's why Congressional Democrats are furious over the shutdown deal Many lawmakers, pundits and party leaders have suggested that Democrats folded in their standoff against Republicans. Axios · Nov 10, 2025
Jeffries is standing behind Schumer despite Democrats' shutdown fury "Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight," the House leader said. Axios · Nov 10, 2025
Democrats go ballistic over Senate shutdown deal: "People need healthcare, damn it" One House Democrat told Axios there is "near universal frustration." Axios · Nov 10, 2025
This week: Shutdown could end as Senate spending deal prompts House to return - Roll Call Senators reached a deal Sunday night that will lead to reopening the government — assuming the House goes along with the plan. Roll Call · Nov 10, 2025
US Senate takes first step toward ending government shutdown A group of moderate Democratic lawmakers have agreed to move forward with an agreement brokered by Republicans to reopen government. Euronews · Nov 10, 2025
The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025 US Senate vote marks step towards ending federal shutdown Senators vote on advancing House-passed stopgap funding bill, suggesting end to historic 40-day shutdown in reach
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 Newsom digs at Biden and says Democrats no longer ‘old’ after Tuesday’s Republican rout ‘He thought we would just try to win an argument by writing an op-ed,’ Newsom says of Trump
Axios · Nov 9, 2025 Duffy: Air travel will slow to a "trickle" before Thanksgiving He warned Americans may not be able to spend Thanksgiving with family.
The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2025 US flight cancellations rise as Sean Duffy warns travel could reduce to a ‘trickle’ More than 2,500 flights cancelled as transportation secretary says flight reductions could reach 20% if shutdown persists
Axios · Nov 7, 2025 House Democrats back off another one of their red lines on ending the shutdown Jeffries called a one-year extension proposed by Schumer "reasonable" after dismissing a similar bill as "laughable" last month.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Senator teases a possible deal to end the shutdown – but will it pass? Thune reportedly said he plans to call another vote on the stop-gap spending bill Friday, the 38th day of impasse between Republicans and Democrats
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2025 ‘Icon of American politics’: Democrats heap praise on retiring Nancy Pelosi Former speaker, 85, hailed as a ‘legendary’ leader who helped usher in new generation of women in politics
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025 The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown According to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press, airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown
Benzinga · Nov 6, 2025 Elizabeth Warren Says Trump 'Demolished' White House Wing To Build A Ballroom In 4 Days, But Won't Focus On Affordability Crisis Until Next Year Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) blasted President Donald Trump after a Politico report revealed that his team plans to prioritize affordability and cost-of-living issues next year.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025 FBI encouraging ICE agents to identify themselves amid a surge of crimes by impersonators FBI warned that anonymous agents harm ‘trust between the local community and law enforcement officers’
Axios · Nov 5, 2025 House Democrats' campaign arm doesn't rule out meddling in the party's primaries "We have, in a small number of cases, gotten involved," DCCC chair Suzan DelBene said.