Angry Democrats call on Schumer to resign after eight vote to end shutdown Some lawmakers and progressive groups blame minority leader after eight senators defect The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025
Trump responds to former MAGA ally Marjorie Taylor Greene’s gripes on prices and his world focus: ‘Lost her way’ President says he ‘doesn’t know what happened’ to the firebrand Republican who has become a fixture of late on CNN — and even had a love-fest on The View The Independent UK · 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
Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good The United States was founded on the idea that government exists to serve its people. To do this, government must deliver services that promote the common good. When the government shuts down, it fails to meet its fundamental purpose. The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025
Democrats rage after 8 cross the aisle and join Republicans in vote to end shutdown: ‘Senseless surrender’ ‘What on Earth does the base have to do to convince Dems they need to fight?’ a Democratic activist groused after the Sunday night vote The Independent UK · 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
Senate advances funding bill to end longest-ever US government shutdown The amended package will still have to be passed by the House and sent to Trump for his signature, a process that could take days 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 Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025
Senators take step toward ending historic government shutdown Tentative deal would punt funding fight to January, while handing Democrats a clear victory The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Deal to end government shutdown advances in Senate - Roll Call Enough Democrats were set to vote for cloture on a new spending package to get over a 60-vote hurdle and set the stage to end the shutdown. Roll Call · Nov 9, 2025
Shutdown burnout is making members of Congress rethink their reelection plans "The whole experience of being in Congress ... can make this a truly miserable job." Axios · Nov 7, 2025
‘That I believe is the truth’: Marjorie Taylor Greene finally told Sunny Hostin what everyone’s been dying to hear Marjorie Taylor Greene told Sunny Hostin what everyone has been waiting to hear about the government shudown. This week, The View sat down with the lawmaker to discuss the role of healthcare in the current government shutdown. The Mary Sue · Nov 7, 2025
House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law Adelita Grijalva won a special election in Arizona on Sept. 23, 2025, becoming the newest member of Congress and the state’s first Latina representative. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2025
‘It’s basically a you-know-what measuring contest’: Marjorie Taylor Greene blames ‘weak’ men from both parties for gov shutdown MTG continues her scorched earth campaign in style. We Got This Covered · Nov 7, 2025
Roll Call · Nov 7, 2025 Photos of the week | October 31-November 6, 2025 - Roll Call The government has been shut down for a record 38 days and counting. That hasn't stopped CQ Roll Call photojournalists from covering Congress.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 MTG skewers Trump on rising food prices as president says he doesn’t ‘wanna hear about the affordability’ ‘I go to the grocery store myself. Grocery prices remain high,’ Greene said
Roll Call · Nov 6, 2025 Senate leaders prepare to test Democratic unity on shutdown - Roll Call Senate leaders plan to take up a stopgap funding measure Friday in a bid to break a Democratic logjam and end the partial government shutdown.
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2025 Seth Meyers on Mamdani’s win: ‘The kind of energy Democrats have been desperately seeking for years’ Late-night hosts discussed Democrats’ wave of election wins, from governorships to New York City’s mayor
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025 Government shutdown toll deepens as Trump’s ‘furious’ election remarks embolden Democrats Trump has increased pressure on Senate Republicans to end the shutdown — now at 37 days, the longest in U.S. history
The Mary Sue · Nov 6, 2025 ’Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand’: Adelita Grijalva says that by not swearing her in, Mike Johnson has ‘highlighted how corrupt this administration is’ Adelita Grijalva recently made some interesting points during her appearance on the Legal AF podcast. She remarked that Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear her in as a member of the House of Representatives has brought her more good than harm. Grijalva also emphasised that Johnson’s actions have exposed the corrupt…
Benzinga · Nov 6, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Shuts Down 2028 Presidential Rumors: 'I'm Focused On Is Being A Representative' Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) dismissed speculation about a 2028 presidential run, using the moment instead to unleash sharp criticism of Republican leaders over what she called their failure to address the nation's mounting health care crisis.
Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025 Democrats see path back to power after Tuesday’s sweeping victories - Roll Call Democrats say Tuesday’s election victories will provide a jolt of momentum as the party gears up for next year’s midterm contests.
The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025 Trump ally Infantino to award first Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw in DC Fifa unveils a new peace prize to be awarded at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, citing a mission to honor efforts to end conflict
Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025 12 things I think I think after Tuesday’s elections - Roll Call Votes are still being counted, but it's clear Democrats had a decisive win in the 2025 elections. Here are some initial takeaways.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 Five biggest takeaways from Democrats’ blue tsunami election night that should have Trump worried ELECTION 2025 ANALYSIS: Record voter turnout, a revolt against Trump and DOGE in Virginia, affordability remains a throughline and all should worry Trump, Mike Johnson and the Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. Plus, one tough lesson for Democrats