The federal government has shut down as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30. Although Republicans control Capitol Hill and the White House, they need at least seven Democrats in the Senate to join them to pass a spending package under the chamber’s rules.
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Oct 30
Trump Cancels Iowa, Kansas Rallies Days Before Midterms
President Trump will no longer headline a rally Sunday in Iowa, sources told CNN. He also scrapped plans for a Saturday event in Kansas and is instead planning as many as 20 telerallies, officials said. Meanwhile, some GOP officials have expressed relief at the canceled rallies. ... Show More
45m 10s
Oct 2025
Shutdown Day 3, No Jobs Report, Trump Pressures Universities
Senators are set to vote again on competing spending bills to fund the government, with neither side budging and looming consequences of a prolonged shutdown. The shutdown is also blinding businesses and policymakers by halting the release of the closely watched monthly jobs repo ... Show More
14m 3s
Oct 2025
Democrats Accused Of “Playing Politics” As Shutdown Continues
While the government shutdown continues, Congress remains at a standstill on whether it can reopen the government anytime soon. Meanwhile, both Democrats and Republicans are fighting over who is to blame for the shutdown. Last week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of t ... Show More
34m 53s