US Senate rejects funding package for 14th time with shutdown in 35th day But talks between factions are under way as Democrats and Republicans try to bring standoff to a close The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor - Roll Call Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger won Tuesday’s governor's election in Virginia, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth. Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025
Dick Cheney created the ground for Trump’s excesses, despite their differences The ironies of Cheney’s parting of ways with Donald Trump and modern day Republicans are numerous The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
Liz Cheney wanted to follow her father’s legacy. Instead, Trump ended her career Republicans ousted her after she dogged Trump for January 6, but the Cheneys’ influence lingers in his administration The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
MTG soaks up cheers during lovefest on The View as she blasts Mike Johnson and ‘weak and pathetic’ MAGA world ‘Look, I’m with women, so I feel very comfortable saying this, I’m really tired of the p*ssing contest in Washington, D.C. between the men,’ the MAGA congresswoman declared to raucous applause. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
‘Just words on paper’: People troll Mike Johnson as he brags about having ’60 or 70 pages of ideas” for healthcare reform, but no concrete plan House Speaker Mike Johnson has made a name for himself in American politics for all the wrong reasons. Since Trump began his second term as President of the United States this year, Johnson has appeared in front of the media and people on multiple occasions and blatantly lied. His most… The Mary Sue · Nov 4, 2025
Elon Musk flips just a week after he called Zohran Mamdani the ‘future of the Democratic Party’ Donald Trump and the Republicans are feeling the pressure of the NYC mayoral elections. With multiple sources predicting a win for “communist” and “socialist” Zohran Mamdani over sexual assaulter Andrew Cuomo and Republican representative Curtis Sliwa, billionaires like Elon Musk are doing everything they can to sway the results in… The Mary Sue · Nov 4, 2025
Trump admits Republicans ‘likely’ to lose midterm elections unless they go ‘nuclear’ and end Senate filibuster Republican senators are unlikely to heed his demand to drop the chamber’s supermajority requirement for most bills as it could end up giving Democrats the same power down the line The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies aged 84 Former US vice president Dick Cheney has died aged 84, US media reported on Tuesday, citing a statement from his family. Serving two terms between 2001 and 2009, he became one of the most powerful Republicans in US history as George W. Bush's number two during 9/11 and catastrophic wars… Radio France Internationale · Nov 4, 2025
Texas Rep. Urges Trump Admin To Pressure Mexico into Making Water Payments: 'At Risk Of Losing Our Citrus Industry' A Republican lawmaker from Texas has asked the Trump administration to put further pressure on Mexico to make water payments owed to the U.S., warning that a key industry could disappear otherwise Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025
Live NYC mayoral election results: Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo Check here for results as they come in, as leftwing Democrat wins race to become city’s next mayor The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
Election Day 2025: What to watch out for in key test for Trump and Democrats The most prominent battles are unfolding in Virginia, New Jersey and New York The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
George W Bush pays tribute to ‘honorable’ Dick Cheney after death aged 84: Latest updates Powerful but polarizing Republican at odds with his party in later years over rejection of President Donald Trump, whom he called the ‘greatest ever threat to our Republic’ The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
Dick Cheney: The most influential vice president in modern American history OBITUARY: The former vice president has passed away, aged 84. Cemented by the 9/11 attacks, Cheney built unrivalled authority and influence in his role, as witnessed by the late Washington correspondent Rupert Cornwell The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 Dick Cheney, vice-president and giant of Republican politics, dies aged 84 Cheney, who served under presidents from Nixon to George W Bush, will be remembered for controversial role after 9/11
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 What to expect as voters test Trump’s sway and party power from New York to California Off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile New York race, could reshape the political map
The Texas Tribune · Nov 4, 2025 It’s Election Day in Texas. Here’s what to watch. Texans will decide the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the state Constitution and vote in special elections for Congress and the state Senate.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 4, 2025 Democrat Rehmet, Republican Wambsganss head to runoff in special election for North Texas Senate seat With the GOP vote fractured between Wambsganss and another Republican, Rehmet led the three-person contest for the red-leaning district.
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 ‘How did we get here?’: documentary explores how Republicans changed course on the climate In The White House Effect, now available on Netflix, archival footage is used to show how the US right moved from believing to disputing the climate crisis
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 Democrats fight to rebuild in key state races on election day With polls showing signs of recovery after a popularity slump, Tuesday’s results will test whether the party can regain voters’ trust
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Lauren Boebert blasted over ‘racist’ Halloween costume mocking migrants amid ICE crackdown Colorado Republican and boyfriend accused of ‘sick joke’ by dressing for party as Mexican woman and immigration officer to make light of mass deportation
International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025 Voting Panic Hits Washington as Shutdown Blocks Last-Minute Election Push As the shutdown nears six weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over funding, leaving election teams, workers, and families in limbo.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Life after Congress: Ryan Costello's core memories include shutdowns, redistricting - Roll Call The Pennsylvania Republican chooses not to look back after redistricting convinced him to step down from his district.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 The 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026 CQ Roll Call's latest list of the most vulnerable House members for the 2026 elections features several targets of mid-decade redistricting.
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 Senate Republicans strike down Democratic proposal to fully fund Snap Democratic leaders decry ‘unbelievably cruel’ move, saying ‘Trump is using food as a weapon’ during shutdown