Government shutdown: Democratic senators back bipartisan deal to reopen US government

Democratic senators meet amid efforts to end government shutdown

WASHINGTON — A group of moderate Democratic senators on Sunday signaled readiness to vote for a bipartisan spending package to reopen the federal government, fracturing their party’s unity and potentially ending the longest shutdown in US history. After emerging from a closed door meeting, Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Angus King of Maine … Read more

Trump demands ACA subsidy overhaul as Senate stalemate deepens amid shutdown

President Trump speaks at a Washington event as he addresses Trump affordability concerns amid rising consumer prices.

Washington — President Donald Trump on Saturday called on Senate Republicans to redirect Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy funds away from insurance companies and send them directly to Americans, escalating partisan tensions as the government shutdown entered its thirty ninth day. The demand which Trump framed as a bid to “empower the people” comes as … Read more

Trump G20 South Africa decision raises tensions between Washington and Pretoria

Donald Trump in discussion with South African President during meeting amid Trump G20 South Africa decision controversy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials will attend this month’s Group of 20 summit in South Africa, citing what he described as “human rights abuses” against white Afrikaners.  The decision marks one of the most significant diplomatic snubs of a G20 host nation in recent history and underscores growing … Read more

Ghazala Hashmi Virginia: First Muslim Woman Elected Statewide in US History

Ghazala Hashmi Virginia delivers victory speech after being elected the first Muslim woman to statewide office in U.S. history.

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has been elected lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim American woman to win statewide office in the United States.  Her victory marks a historic milestone in both Virginia’s political landscape and the nation’s evolving record of representation in public office. NBC News and the Associated Press projected … Read more

Mikie Sherrill New Jersey governor victory marks major Democratic gain in 2025

Democrat Mikie Sherrill celebrates after being elected New Jersey governor, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched 2025 race.

TRENTON, N.J. — Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a four term member of Congress and former Navy helicopter pilot, has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched race that tested both parties’ strength ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Sherrill’s victory marks a significant win for Democrats eager to retain … Read more

Spanberger Virginia win marks historic first as Democrat becomes state’s first female governor

Abigail Spanberger celebrates victory in Virginia governor race after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, becoming the state’s first female governor.

RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth and marking a major victory for Democrats in a state that has steadily shifted blue. The Associated Press projected Spanberger’s victory over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle Sears after partial results showed her leading 55% … Read more

Supreme Court won’t halt Trump tariffs as businesses brace for lasting trade turbulence

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing on trade and Trump tariffs policy

WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court’s decision not to immediately block former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has left American manufacturers, trade partners, and economists preparing for a prolonged period of uncertainty in global commerce. For companies like OTC Industrial Technologies, which supplies factory equipment across the Midwest, the ruling underscores how deeply entrenched Trump’s … Read more

Trump’s push to end Senate filibuster faces swift Republican resistance

Donald Trump during a meeting with Senate leaders amid debate over the Senate filibuster rule

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s latest push to abolish the Senate filibuster in order to end the ongoing government shutdown has been met with firm and immediate resistance from Republican senators, many of whom have long defended the 60 vote threshold as a vital safeguard for minority party rights and legislative stability. In late … Read more

Mishustin Visit to China Marks Push for Deeper Russia China Economic and Technological Cooperation

Mikhail Mishustin during his official visit to China for high-level talks on Russia-China economic cooperation.

MOSCOW — Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin began a two day visit to China on Monday, underscoring growing efforts by Moscow and Beijing to deepen their economic and technological cooperation despite sustained Western sanctions and global trade headwinds. The Kremlin described the visit as “very important,” with Mishustin expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping … Read more

Trump orders Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria over Christian killings

President Trump speaks at a Washington event as he addresses Trump affordability concerns amid rising consumer prices.

WASHINGTON — Former US President Donald Trump said Saturday he has directed the Defense Department to “prepare for possible action” in Nigeria, citing alleged killings of Christians in the West African nation.  The statement, shared on Trump’s social media platform, marks one of his most forceful public threats of military involvement in Africa since leaving … Read more