House Democrats plot to bypass Mike Johnson in effort to salvage shutdown deal A key House Republican said the plan is "DOA" and that Democrats will "need to find a compromise" with the GOP. Axios · Nov 12, 2025
Democrats weathering redistricting storm with majority in sight - Roll Call Despite mid-decade redistricting, the fight for the House remains stable, and that’s good news for Democrats looking to flip the chamber. Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025
Nancy Mace Claims Democrats Released Epstein Files Mentioning Trump To 'Bury Headlines On Their Vote Against Reopening The Government' Republican Rep. Nancy Mace claimed Democrats released Epstein files mentioning President Donald Trump by name to "bury headlines on their vote against reopening the government." International Business Times · Nov 12, 2025
House leaders seek repeal of Senate push for GOP payouts - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to pursue legislation next week that would repeal a Senate provision in a major spending package. Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025
Epstein discharge petition picks up decisive signature in the House - Roll Call With Adelita Grijalva sworn in, the quest for a House vote on releasing the Epstein files is one step closer on Wednesday. Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025
Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French announces run for Texas Railroad Commission French will face commission Chair Jim Wright in the Republican primary. The three-person panel is in charge of the agency that oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry. The Texas Tribune · Nov 12, 2025
Republican furious over accusations Congress has been on an eight-week vacation A Republican Congresswoman fired back after it was suggested she had an eight-week “taxpayer-funded vacation”. The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Republican disquiet over hemp ban threatens passage of bill to end shutdown Kentucky trio oppose provision restricting hemp-derived products, with House to vote on Wednesday on funding bill The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2025
Senate payouts unnerve some in House GOP ahead of shutdown vote - Roll Call A Senate provision in a spending package to end the shutdown has rattled House Republicans and given new political ammunition to Democrats. Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025
Gavin Newsom Won't 'Punch' Anyone In The Face, But Says He's 'Stunned' By Democrats Who Sided With GOP On Deal To Reopen Government California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Tuesday he is still "stunned" that eight senators sided with Republicans to advance a deal to reopen the federal government, a compromise his office derided as a "surrender." Benzinga · Nov 12, 2025
Why Republicans not extending Obamacare tax credits helps Democrats in the long run NEWS ANALYSIS: Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia tells Eric Garcia that House Speaker Mike Johnson cannot renew ACA credits ‘without having November 2026 make November 2025 look like a picnic’ The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Prosecutor seeks 2,352-year jail term for Istanbul's mayor over alleged corruption İmamoğlu, a prominent opposition figure seen as a rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested in March accused of running a criminal organisation, accepting bribes and extortion. Euronews · Nov 11, 2025
Getting played by Republicans is nothing new for Schumer — and why Democrats are saying it’s time for Senate leader to go NEWS ANALYSIS: New York-native minority leader’s inability to manage expectations or secure votes from Republicans has left him looking impotent and adrift at a time when Democratic voters want their leaders itching for a fight, Eric Garcia writes. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Top House Democrats vow to oppose shutdown bill over healthcare funding Democrats are demanding an extension of tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans set to expire at end of year The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Nov 11, 2025 U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, who carried Trump’s tax and spending megabill, is retiring The Lubbock Republican was first elected in 2016 and currently chairs the U.S. House Budget Committee.
The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2025 Jon Stewart on government shutdown deal: ‘A world-class collapse by Democrats’ Late-night hosts discussed the deal between Republican Senators and eight rogue Democrats to end the government shutdown with no assurances on healthcare
International Business Times · Nov 11, 2025 Republicans' Chances of Keeping Jodey Arrington's House Seat After Texas Congressman Reveals Exit From Race The Texas Democrat seeking to unseat four-term Republican Congressman Jodey Arrington just received a major boost, however his odds of winning the long-standing Republican seat are hauntingly low.
Roll Call · Nov 11, 2025 House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington announces retirement - Roll Call Republican Rep. Jodey C. Arrington of Texas won’t seek reelection in 2026, closing out a tumultuous run as House Budget chairman.
Latin Times · Nov 11, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Answers To Trump After Saying She Lost her Way: 'The Only Way Is Through Jesus' Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to President Donald Trump after saying she "lost her way" for criticizing her own party.
Roll Call · Nov 11, 2025 Utah judge selects new House map that could help Democrats flip a seat - Roll Call Utah has a new congressional map after a state judge chose one that would give Democrats a prime pickup opportunity in the 2026 elections.
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Gavin Newsom winning with young male voters according to polling pitting him against JD Vance Republican pollster League of American Workers/TIPP found the Californian governor is making headway with young men, following the demographic’s well-documented support for President Donald Trump in 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Senate votes to reopen the government as the future of health care subsidies remains uncertain Republicans are split about whether to vote to extend enhanced tax credits for the health care marketplace while Democrats do not trust GOP to follow through
The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2025 Senate approves funding deal to end longest US government shutdown Bill, which passed 60-40 but does not include key health concession demanded by Democrats, now heads to House
The Independent UK · 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
Axios · Nov 10, 2025 Here's why Congressional Democrats are furious over the shutdown deal Many lawmakers, pundits and party leaders have suggested that Democrats folded in their standoff against Republicans.