Trump Aimed Shutdown Cuts at Democrats, but G.O.P. Districts Are Hit, Too

As the president cancels projects in Democratic-run states, he is cutting money that benefits his own party’s lawmakers in some of the most competitive House districts.

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Shutdown Politics Has Republicans Singing Government’s Praises

As Republicans try to pin blame for shutdown damage on Democrats, they are hailing a federal bureaucracy they normally bash as wasteful and overreaching.

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Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition

The Democratic representative-elect won her Arizona seat overwhelmingly. But so far, the Republican speaker will not swear her in.

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Here Are the Dueling Plans Behind the Shutdown Impasse

Republicans are proposing a straight extension of government spending, while Democrats are demanding the addition of over $1 trillion for health programs.

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Vance Laughs Off Deepfake Video of Hakeem Jeffries: ‘I Think It’s Funny’

President Trump posted the meme, which Representative Hakeem Jeffries called racist and bigoted. Vice President JD Vance said the president was “joking, and we’re having a good time.”

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Even the Statue of Liberty’s Torch Could Go Dark During the Shutdown

New York Democrats, led by Gov. Kathy Hochul, warned of the damage the government shutdown could cause across the state and blamed Republicans.

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Congress Remains Deadlocked as Shutdown Enters First Day

Dueling proposals to extend government funding both failed for the third time in two weeks, as neither party could muster the bipartisan coalition needed to move forward.

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How Would a Government Shutdown Affect You?

Shutdowns are complicated and could have wide-ranging consequences. Your input can help steer our coverage.

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Explaining Democrats’ Misleading Talking Point on the Government Shutdown

Democrats have misused budget jargon to assail the Republican budget proposal as “dirty,” but the bill is considered “clean.”

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Democrats Use Empty House to Shame G.O.P. as Government Shutdown Nears

Hundreds of Democrats showed up in the House chamber for a routine session, seeking to highlight the absence of Republicans as a government funding deadline loomed.

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