White House threatens mass firings if government shuts down Thousands of workers could permanently lose their jobs if Congress doesn't reach an agreement to fund the government by Oct. 1. Axios · Sep 25, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries rules out handshake deal with Republicans to avert shutdown Jeffries said there is "no trust" between House Democrats and Republicans and that any deal must be "ironclad and in legislation." Axios · Sep 24, 2025
Trump-Democrats meeting drama fuels risk of shutdown - Roll Call Decision to cancel a planned meeting with top Democratic leaders becomes the latest twist in funding standoff. Roll Call · Sep 24, 2025
Chuck Schumer Says Trump Thinks He's A King But He's Weak, Pins The Blame On President For Government Shutdown: 'He Runs, He Hides, He Ignores' Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, pinning the blame for a looming government shutdown squarely on him. Benzinga · Sep 24, 2025
Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as shutdown looms " I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive," Trump posted on Truth Social. Axios · Sep 23, 2025
Trump refuses to meet with ‘Radical Left Democrats’ Schumer and Jeffries. Republicans need them to avert a shutdown Democrats hope to use the government shutdown standoff to extend health care subsidies while Trump shows no signs he is willing to negotiate. The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as federal shutdown looms Chuck Schumer says Trump is ‘running from negotiating table’ after president posted that meeting would not be productive The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2025
Holding America Hostage: Democrats Accused of Betrayal as They Risk Veterans' Care and Military Pay for '$1.5 Trillion Wish List' A $1.5 trillion Democratic spending plan has triggered a bitter Capitol Hill standoff, with Republicans warning that military pay and veterans' healthcare could be jeopardised if no short-term deal is reached before the government funding deadline. International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025
Takeaways: Trump calls out Europe and UN in combative General Assembly return - Roll Call President Trump lambasted the United Nations and Europe on Tuesday during a combative return to the U.N. General Assembly. Roll Call · Sep 23, 2025
Trump puts kibosh on shutdown meeting with Democratic leaders - Roll Call President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a meeting with top Democratic leaders to search for a deal that might avert a government shutdown. Roll Call · Sep 23, 2025
Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown. Roll Call · Sep 22, 2025
Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Demand Direct Meeting With Trump As 'Painful' Shutdown Looms: 'Now Your Obligation To...' As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, top Democrats have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a way forward. Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025
Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts. Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2025
Temporary spending bill passes House, likely to stall in Senate - Roll Call The House on Friday narrowly passed a seven-week extension of federal spending ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avert a partial shutdown. Roll Call · Sep 19, 2025
The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2025 House Democrats call for FCC chair to quit over Jimmy Kimmel suspension Hakeem Jeffries and five other leaders accuse Brendan Carr of ‘corrupt abuse of power’ after late-night show suspended
Axios · Sep 18, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel suspension spurs House Democratic leaders to demand FCC chair resign House Democrats are vowing a "relentless" investigation, stating, "This will not be forgotten."
Roll Call · Sep 17, 2025 House passes bill that would allow more DC car chases - Roll Call For the second day in a row, the House passed legislation that would counteract local D.C. crime and policing laws, angering local advocates.
The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2025 Republicans propose $88m in security for lawmakers after Charlie Kirk killing Funds included in stopgap measure House Republicans released that would fund government through 21 November
Axios · Sep 16, 2025 Democrats declare GOP funding plan a no-go Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a joint statement said the GOP plan "fails to meet the needs of the American people."
Axios · Sep 16, 2025 Scoop: House Democrats rage at their "hypocritical" leaders over Mamdani foot-dragging "It makes some of us wonder: Is this a leader that truly represents me?" said one House progressive.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show pulled off air ‘indefinitely’ after Charlie Kirk comments: Live Updates Kimmel said Monday conservatives were trying to ‘score political points’ from the fatal shooting of Kirk
The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025 Why have top Democratic leaders failed to endorse rising star Zohran Mamdani? New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has finally lent the city’s mayoral nominee her support – but the party’s top congressional leaders, both New Yorkers, have not
Latin Times · Sep 15, 2025 Trump Threatens to Cut New York City Funding After Gov. Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor President Donald Trump criticized New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. He warned that if Mamdani is elected, he would withhold federal funding from the state.
The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2025 Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding Top Senate Republican says Democrats see shutdown as ‘politically advantageous’ as 30 September deadline looms
Roll Call · Sep 11, 2025 Charlie Kirk murder hits close to home for members of Congress - Roll Call The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk never seemed to lurk far from the surface of congressional business Thursday.