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Schumer rejects Trump’s claim that bipartisan government shutdown negotiations are under way – as it happened

Senate Democratic leader says of president ‘if he’s finally ready to work with Democrats, we’ll be at the table’

The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2025

Senate returns as shutdown continues with no endgame in sight - Roll Call

The Senate returns Monday with no signs of progress toward ending the partial government shutdown that began last Wednesday.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

AOC Says, 'Can't Settle For Republicans' Promise Of Later Negotiations,' Slams GOP Tactics: 'They Need To Keep Health Care Premiums From Skyrocketing'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) accused Republicans of using the government shutdown as a bargaining chip and warned that Americans' health care premiums could spike if Democrats concede without firm commitments from the GOP.

Benzinga · Oct 6, 2025

Government Shutdown To Continue Into Second Week as Senate Vote Falls Short Again

The ongoing federal government shutdown is set to extend into next week as a Senate vote once again fell short on Friday. While 54 senators voted in favor of advancing toward a vote, 60 are needed to proceed.

Benzinga · Oct 4, 2025

Mike Johnson hasn’t sworn in this new Democrat. Is it because she wants to release the Epstein files?

Adelita Grijalva of Arizona came to Washington DC this week, but returned two days later, a little confused

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2025

Mike Johnson cancels more House votes in escalation of shutdown strategy

Johnson signaled the House will remain out of session until Senate Democrats fold.

Axios · Oct 3, 2025

Senate fails to end the shutdown as both parties aren’t even speaking to each other: ‘I’m not optimistic’

Neither Republicans nor Democrats appear willing to give an inch as Americans pay the price

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

House Speaker Johnson Tells 'Friend' Jeffries to Ignore Trump's Sombrero Memes: 'These Are Games'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) urged House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to disregard AI-generated videos posted by President Donald Trump that depict him wearing a sombrero and mustache

Latin Times · Oct 3, 2025

Shutdown drags on amid talk of side deals to get stopgap unstuck - Roll Call

Senators left town for the weekend after more unsuccessful votes to reopen the government, but bipartisan talks provided a glimmer of hope.

Roll Call · Oct 3, 2025

Stephen Colbert: Trump using the shutdown to ‘punish anyone who didn’t vote for him’

Late-night hosts discussed how the shutdown is being used to avenge those not on the president’s side

The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2025