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How a perfect storm of partisan politics fueled a historic shutdown

Washington’s stubborn budget impasse found an ignominious place in history on Wednesday when it entered its 36th day, marking the longest government shutdown since the nation’s founding. It didn’t happen by accident. Instead, a variety of factors conspired to cause both sides to dig in for weeks without ceding an inch — a perfect storm...

Ramaswamy lists ‘key lessons’ for GOP after electoral blowout: ‘We got our a–es handed to us’

Following a night of Democratic electoral victories, one-time GOP presidential candidate and DOGE chief Vivek Ramaswamy admitted, “We got our a--es handed to us."

Charlotte mayor wins landslide reelection despite controversy over Iryna Zarutska’s slaying

Democratic Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles secured re-election Tuesday, receiving more than 70% of the vote over Republican candidate Terrie Donovan.

Key takeaways from the 2025 elections

DNC Chair Ken Martin warns Republicans 'we're coming after your jobs' following Democratic election victories that included Mamdani becoming NYC's first Muslim mayor.

Supreme Court to weigh Trump tariff powers in blockbuster case

Trump's tariff case is among the most highly anticipated cases to come before the Supreme Court this term — and experts say it could be the most consequential.

Texas voters approve requiring judges to deny bail for certain violent felony charges

New Texas constitutional amendment expands bail denial for murder, assault, and trafficking charges. Judges must now provide written justification when granting bail.

Daylight Saving reform hits wall as lawmakers blast ‘outdated practice’

Congress considers ending Daylight Saving time again after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi failed to advance the 2017 Sunshine Protection Act.

FLASHBACK: Wildest moments Mamdani overcame on the campaign trail to become NYC’s next mayor

NYC socialist Zohran Mamdani won his mayoral election despite facing intense criticism over communist labels and controversial Israel positions throughout his campaign.

Senate Democrats eye exit from record-breaking shutdown as pressure intensifies

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus mulling ways out of the government shutdown from a host of offers Republicans have made throughout the 36-day ordeal.

The last time Democrats won like this was right before the 2018 blue wave

For Democrats, Tuesday night felt like 2017 all over again. All across the country, Democrats won big, from the marquee races to the down-ballot...

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