A big blue wave for Democrats, and two paths forward "The Democratic Party is back," declared House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Axios · Nov 5, 2025
Sean Duffy Warns US May Be Forced To Close Some Airspace If Government Shutdown Continues: 'It's Only Going To Get Worse' US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed the Democratic Party amid the government shutdown, highlighting delays and hinting at airspace closure. The shutdown has entered its 35th day since kicking into effect on October 1. Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025
Sean Duffy warns he might be forced to close parts of US airspace next week if shutdown continues: ‘You will see mass chaos’ As many as 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay during the government shutdown The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
House Democrats bend on demand for "ironclad" shutdown deal as talks ramp up "We will evaluate in good faith any bipartisan agreement that emerges from the Senate," Hakeem Jeffries said. Axios · Nov 4, 2025
‘The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program’: Hakeem Jeffries done with civility, calls out Epstein cover-up Adelita Grijalva will cast the deciding vote on the Epstein files, but Republicans won't swear her in. We Got This Covered · Nov 4, 2025
White House turns back the clock and creates MySpace-like page to mock Democrats over shutdown With government spending deadlock close to becoming the longest in U.S. history, Trump administration returns to trolling opposition by setting up spoof social media page for House leader Hakeem Jeffries The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Trump allies see no need for bill weighing in on ballroom - Roll Call President Donald Trump's poll numbers have slipped as congressional allies defended his White House ballroom project. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
The US government shutdown rattles into a new month as Trump dig his heels in The government shutdown is set to become the longest ever this week The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Republicans argue ‘big-hearted president’ Trump is keen to end shutdown House speaker says president has ‘tried everything he can’ even while Trump delays food benefits to millions The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2025
A year after Trump won, why won’t Democrats change their playbook? The corporate-friendly party refuses to learn the lessons of the past decade. When will it implement a truly humane agenda? The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2025
Trump's White House Bathroom Renovation Sparks Fury, Economist Slams 'Clearly Wrong' Inflation Data And More: This Week In Economy As the week comes to a close, here’s a quick recap of the top stories that dominated the headlines, from the world of politics to the economy and the stock market. Benzinga · Nov 2, 2025
What the New York mayor’s race will reveal about the Democratic party The political differences between the two main candidates could have major implications for next year’s midterms The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer Blast Trump's White House Bathroom Makeover: 'Millions Of Americans Will Face...Quadruple Health Insurance Premiums' President Donald Trump came under fire on Friday for focusing on a White House bathroom renovation. Benzinga · Nov 1, 2025
'This Is All Trump': Democrats Defiant as Food Stamp Talks Stall Amid Shutdown Showdown Democratic leaders are firm in their refusal to accept any short-term financing bill that disregards their demands for spending and healthcare, and they blame President Donald Trump alone for the impasse. International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025
The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2025 Agriculture secretary accused of unlawfully refusing to use emergency fund to prevent food stamp disruption – as it happened Democracy Defenders Fund says Brooke Rollins is legally obliged to use $5bn SNAP contingency fund to continue benefits for 42 million Americans
Axios · Oct 28, 2025 The national redistricting wars are entering a new, more existential phase President Trump and Leader Jeffries are trying to get recalcitrant lawmakers to fall in line.
The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2025 A third term for Trump would be unconstitutional. Here’s why The 22nd amendment states no person shall be elected president more than twice – but Trump allies could challenge it or seek a loophole
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 The government shutdown staring contest will finally get real this week: Who blinks first? ANALYSIS: Up until now, most of the American public has been insulated from the shutdown’s effects, Eric Garcia writes. But with SNAP recipients going hungry, labor groups demanding the government reopen and ongoing health insurance enrollment, Trump and Democrats might be forced to find a solution.
The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2025 Republican Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps GOP-led state is latest that Trump administration has put pressure on to undertake redistricting to favor Republicans
The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2025 Can Democrats harness the energy of the No Kings protests to fight Trump? Millions took to US streets to oppose authoritarianism as Democrats acknowledge ‘People want to see us fighting’
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Why Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries finally broke down and endorsed Zohran Mamdani NEWS ANALYSIS: The House minority leader’s endorsement of the socialist upstart says as much about Jeffries’ stewardship of Democrats in Washington as it does New York, Eric Garcia writes
Axios · Oct 24, 2025 "Not a serious question": Jeffries dismisses report of potential primary challenge "If you ask me a serious question, I'll give you a serious answer," the Democratic leader told Axios.
The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2025 Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor US House minority leader ends four-month standoff over backing for Democratic nominee
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Hakeem Jeffries ends will-he-won’t-he mystery over endorsement in Mamdani-Cuomo NYC mayor’s race Jeffries has so far withheld his endorsement
Roll Call · Oct 24, 2025 Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York mayor - Roll Call House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday offered a long-awaited endorsement of Democrat Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor.