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Dems Get an Unlikely ObamaCare Ally in MTG

Republican congresswoman pushes to extend subsidies, warning of spiking insurance premiums

(Newser) - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her staunch conservative views, broke with GOP orthodoxy this week by urging action to extend ObamaCare subsidies—aligning herself, at least on this issue, with Democrats, per the AP . In a lengthy post on X , Greene acknowledged her general opposition to the Affordable...

Ramaswamy to GOP: Time to Stop 'Owning the Libs'

Ohio gubernatorial candidate calls for less hostility, more persuasion within his party's ranks

(Newser) - Vivek Ramaswamy, now vying for Ohio's governor seat, is set to tell fellow Republicans it's time to drop the "owning the libs" routine. Ramaswamy's remarks—scheduled for a Turning Point USA event on Tuesday at Montana State University—mark a sharp pivot from the combative...

Jeffries Challenges Johnson to Televised Shutdown Debate

Speaker dismisses 'theatrics'

(Newser) - With the government shutdown now in its sixth day, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is turning up the heat on Speaker Mike Johnson. On Monday, Jeffries tossed Johnson a public challenge: Square off for a nationally televised prime time debate on the House floor about who's to blame...

As Shutdown Continues, Friday Looms as a Big Day

Federal workers would miss their paychecks

(Newser) - With the government shutdown heading into its second week, signs of a swift resolution are nowhere to be seen. Both Democrats and Republicans have dug in on their positions, and attempts at compromise in the Senate have yet to gain traction, reports Politico . A New York Times analysis offers...

Some Republicans Question WH Budget Chief's Shutdown Plans

GOP and Democrats spar over blame as layoffs loom

(Newser) - As the government shutdown drags on, Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns Democrats that the real risk may be the unchecked power of White House budget chief Russ Vought, whose aggressive plans could reshape the federal workforce. Thune, not exactly a fan of Vought's "slash-and-burn" approach, told...

Judge: Missing Candidate Has to Stay on Ballot

Long Island Democrat Petros Krommidas disappeared during a swim in April

(Newser) - Nearly five months after Democratic candidate Petros Krommidas vanished during a nighttime ocean swim off Long Island, his name remains on the ballot in a Nassau County legislative race, despite his presumed death. Krommidas, a 29-year-old triathlete and political newcomer, disappeared in April. Extensive searches yielded no results, and...

Madison Cawthorn Is Running for Office Again

This time, scandal-plagued Republican is running in Florida

(Newser) - Former GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who made headlines as one of Congress's youngest members before a bruising primary defeat in North Carolina in 2022, is plotting his return—this time from Florida. Cawthorn, now 30, tells Fox News he's running for the seat being vacated by Rep....

Inside the Government Shutdown Blame Game
HUD Slammed for 'Partisan'
Message on Shutdown
the rundown
Oct 1, 2025 9:35 AM CDT

HUD Slammed for 'Partisan' Message on Shutdown

Agency points to 'Radical Left' over government closure as blame game between parties kicks off

(Newser) - The finger-pointing was in full swing on Wednesday in the initial hours of a government shutdown. Republicans blame Democrats, while Democrats blame Republicans, which isn't much of a surprise. What's unusual this time: Government agencies are also entering the fray.
  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted
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Fetterman Heaps Criticism on Democrats

But senator, standing by Israel and pushing back on party extremes, says he won't switch to GOP

(Newser) - Sen. John Fetterman is making it clear he's staying put in the Democratic Party, even as he voices discomfort with some of its tactics and rhetoric. On Fox Business Network's Sunday Morning Futures, Fetterman told host Maria Bartiromo that he won't be joining the GOP, though...

Greene Again Urges Split Between Red, Blue States

Congresswoman points to deep political divide and safety concerns

(Newser) - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has reignited her call for a "national divorce," contending that political divisions in the US have grown too deep to bridge and warning that the country is "no longer safe for any of us." The congresswoman on Monday reiterated her previous...

Senate GOP Goes 'Nuclear' to Speed Up Trump Nominees

Chamber will be able to approve presidential picks by the dozen, upending its procedures

(Newser) - Senate Republicans on Thursday voted to change the chamber's rules to accelerate confirmation of President Trump's nominees and sideline Democratic opposition. The move marks a dramatic shift in Senate procedure, NBC News reports. The 53-45 party-line vote gives Republicans the ability to change the rules with a...

Americans Souring on Big Business, Capitalism
Americans Are
Souring on
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Sep 9, 2025 10:15 AM CDT

Americans Are Souring on Capitalism

Support drops sharply among Democrats, independents

(Newser) - Americans' love affair with capitalism may be cooling, according to the results of a Gallup poll released Monday. Just 54% of adults now view capitalism favorably—a 6-point dip since 2021 and the lowest rating Gallup has recorded since it started tracking in 2010. The poll, conducted in August,...

Musk May Be Preparing to Back JD Vance

WSJ reports billionaire has stepped back from plans for third party

(Newser) - Unhappy with President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," Elon Musk vowed to start a new political party , and after polling X users in early July, announced "the America Party is formed." Six weeks later, we know essentially nothing about the America Party—which might be by...

California Republicans Sue to Stop Democrats' New Maps

Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to freeze the legislation for a month

(Newser) - California Republicans have taken their fight over new congressional districts to the state Supreme Court, seeking to halt a redistricting plan championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats, reports KCRA . The GOP lawmakers argue that Democrats are pushing the changes too quickly, sidestepping rules that require a 30-day...

Johnson Promises to Block Redistricting in California

Speaker says he'll fight Democrats with everything Republicans have

(Newser) - House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday accused California Democrats of orchestrating an "illegal power grab" by redrawing their state's congressional map and pledged to marshal all available Republican resources to stop the plan in its tracks. "Democrats across the nation have played politics with redistricting for...

MTG: 'Middle Class Is Becoming the Working Poor'

Georgia Republican has accused her party of turning its back on 'regular Americans'

(Newser) - Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who's been feeling disillusioned with her party as of late, is now complaining that "the hard working middle class is becoming the working poor." On Saturday, she reposted a video —originally shared by the TikTok user "diannaallen5"—showing a...

Amid Redistricting Fight, Texas AG Wants Beto O'Rourke Jailed

Ken Paxton claims former lawmaker is defying a court order

(Newser) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing for the arrest of Beto O'Rourke, alleging the former Democratic congressman defied a court order by raising funds for Democratic lawmakers who left Texas during a heated redistricting standoff, USA Today reports. At the heart of the tension is a recent...

Poll: Independents Help Drive Supreme Court Approval Down

Partisan gap widens, with public confidence hitting 25-year low

(Newser) - The US Supreme Court's standing with the public has taken a record drop, with a new Gallup poll showing its approval rating sinking below 40% for the first time since polling began in 2000. The court now draws a 39% approval rating, down five points from earlier this...

Newsom Threatens Texas With Redistricting Showdown

Plan could give Democrats a major edge in congressional seats in California

(Newser) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering a bold move to redraw the state's congressional map, setting the stage for a nationwide redistricting battle if Texas Republicans push forward with their own partisan plan . Newsom said Monday the redistricting plan is akin to "fighting fire with fire,"...

Nancy Mace Wants an Upgrade to Governor
Nancy Mace
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Aug 4, 2025 7:40 AM CDT

Nancy Mace Wants a Promotion

South Carolina Republican enters race to succeed Henry McMaster as governor

(Newser) - Rep. Nancy Mace is eying a new job. The South Carolina Republican on Monday announced a bid for governor, joining a crowded GOP field, per the Washington Post . She shared a 1-minute video —with a reference to President Trump praising her as "a fighter"—that ends with...

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