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Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely

Congress failed to meet an Oct. 1 deadline to adopt a spending measure and keep the federal government open, resulting in the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. With both Democrats and Republicans seemingly prepared for a long fight, Alfonso Serrano, a politics editor at The Conversation, interviewed Charlie…

The Conversation

OMB chief Russell Vought: Federal workers layoffs to begin within a "day or two"

Vought told House Republicans the layoffs will be "consequential."

Axios

Buckle up, America — Republicans and Democrats appear dug in for a long government shutdown

ANALYSIS: Republicans say Democrats ‘don't have the high ground in this situation,’ Eric Garcia writes. But Democrats are unintimidated by threats from the Trump administration to target their states

The Independent UK

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Both parties try to win the ‘blame game’ as government shutdown hits nation - Roll Call

The government shutdown comes over a year before the midterm elections and prompted quite the blame game between Democrats and Republicans.

Roll Call

The seven Democratic senators whose votes could be key to ending the government shutdown

These are the senators we're watching closely for signs of movement.

Axios

‘They’d impeach him’: Mike Johnson is absolutely panicked at the idea of Democrats in charge again

Because he keeps doing impeachable things

We Got This Covered

Rating change: Arizona’s open 1st District shifts to Toss-up - Roll Call

A competitive House race has gotten more complicated with GOP Rep. David Schweikert planning to run for Arizona governor.

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Republicans hammer immigration rhetoric on health care, though details are elusive - Roll Call

Democrats want to reverse a recent change that made certain groups of “lawfully present” immigrants no longer eligible for subsidies.

Roll Call

Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn launches comeback bid in Florida

Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who lost a second-term bid in 2022, is seeking a comeback to Congress, this time from Florida.

Roll Call

‘The GOP knows’: AOC blasted Donald Trump over govt shutdown — and it landed harder than his campaign promises

AOC just called Trump's bluff and the GOP is sweating.

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Republicans Block Adelita Grijalva Swearing-In, Democrat Hits Back: 'Speaker Johnson Chose To Delay…'

House Republican leaders' refusal to swear in newly elected Democrat Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) has stalled a discharge petition that could force a vote on Jeffrey Epstein-related files.

Benzinga

Government Shutdown Begins: Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders Slam Trump — Elizabeth Warren Warns, 'Your Health Care Premiums Could More Than Double'

The government shutdown that began Wednesday prompted sharp criticism from prominent Democrats, who accused Republicans and President Donald Trump of turning the impasse into a looming health care crisis.

Benzinga

Senate Democrats vote down Republican bill to keep funding the government putting it on path to shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries get their caucus to hold fast against a continuing resolution written by Republicans

The Independent UK

Democrats and GOP agree on one thing — a government shutdown is inevitable. What they’re saying and what you need to know

NEWS ANALYSIS: Chuck Schumer wants to change the conversation, and John Thune wants to have it later. Donald Trump isn’t helping. The only thing they agree on: not giving an inch, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

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Reason

Could This Be the Best Government Shutdown Ever?

Take your opportunities for smaller government where you find them.

Roll Call

Partial government shutdown begins - Roll Call

A government shutdown became unavoidable after the Senate again rejected a House-passed funding patch and adjourned until Wednesday.

Roll Call

Democrats appeal to GOP for lawmaker response to Comey case - Roll Call

Democrats have sought to publicly appeal to congressional Republicans to respond to the indictment of former FBI Director James B. Comey.

Roll Call

GOP Rep. David Schweikert enters race for Arizona governor - Roll Call

Republican Rep. David Schweikert is running for governor for Arizona, opening up a battleground House district in the Phoenix suburbs.

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Kiplinger

Here's a list of federal tax deductions and credits that you can't claim in the 2026 tax year. Plus, high-income earners could get hit by a 'surprise' tax bill.

The Guardian - AU

First closure of US government since 2018 begins after funding bill fails – as it happened

Competing bills rejected in Senate as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan politics

Roll Call

Republicans seek to stand out in Tennessee special election

Eleven Republicans and four Democrats are running in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District to succeed former Rep. Mark Green.

Roll Call

No deal in sight as shutdown nears - Roll Call

Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday without any agreement to head off a partial government shutdown.

The Mary Sue

GOP lawmaker with the username ‘joebidennnn69’ might confess to sharing child abuse videos

Yet another day, yet another Republican. It seems like members of this party cannot stay away from the limelight when it comes to being accused of committing heinous crimes. This time, the one to fall under the axe is former Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, RJ May.

The Texas Tribune

Can Texas use its new congressional map for 2026? A trio of judges will decide.

The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 maps have asked the court to block the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the fast-approaching midterms.

The Mary Sue

‘Mr. President’: Bernie Sanders again right about Donald Trump as he threatens using military against American citizens

United States Senator Bernie Sanders has never been the one to shy away from calling out Trump and his Republican Party for the occasional stunts they keep on pulling. This time, he is attacking the MAGA advocate for inciting hatred and pitting Americans against each other.

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