The vote, on Day 41 of the shutdown, signaled an end in sight to weeks of gridlock. Eight members of the Democratic Caucus supplied the critical backing. Go to Source …
Shutdown Deal Revives Democratic Infighting
The agreement prompted a backlash within the party, not only against the Democratic defectors who supported it, but against Senator Chuck Schumer, the leader who did not. Go to Source …
Age Is the Issue That Democrats Can’t Shut Down
A restless Democratic base is seething at older leaders in Washington. Go to Source Author: Reid J. Epstein https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, had asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion. Go to Source Author: Ann E. Marimow …
Supreme Court to Hear Major Challenge to Mail-In Ballot Laws
The justices agreed to hear a challenge to Mississippi’s law, a case that could upend similar measures in dozens of states before the 2026 election. Go to Source Author: Abbie …
Which Senators Broke Ranks With Democrats to Advance the GOP Plan to End the Government Shutdown?
Two of them are retiring, and none of the others face re-election in 2026. Go to Source Author: Enjoli Liston https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Senate Moves Toward Ending Shutdown After Democratic Defectors Relent
A small but critical group of Democrats backed legislation to fund the government, providing the votes to move forward with a spending package that would end the shutdown in coming …
Six Takeaways From the Senate Deal to End the Shutdown
For 40 days, Senator Chuck Schumer kept his caucus unified. But an end approached without Democrats achieving an extension of expiring health insurance subsidies. Go to Source Author: Michael Gold …
Trump Officials Push States to ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full SNAP Benefits
In late-night guidance, the Agriculture Department also threatened financial penalties against states. Go to Source Author: Tony Romm https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Sean Duffy Juggles Shutdown Roles on Flight Safety and Trump Support
With near-daily TV appearances, the transportation secretary has emerged as the face of the Trump administration amid the shutdown. Go to Source Author: Karoun Demirjian https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Thune Says Deal to Reopen Government Is ‘Coming Together’
The top Senate Republican sounded hopeful on Sunday that enough Democrats could be brought on board to move forward quickly on a measure that would reopen the government. Go to …
Airport Disruptions May Get Worse This Week Amid Shutdown
The transportation secretary said Sunday that air travel could “be reduced to a trickle” as Thanksgiving neared. Go to Source Author: Niraj Chokshi https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Renews Attacks on Obamacare in New Push Over Government Shutdown
The president claimed that the Affordable Care Act benefited insurance companies over people, saying he would work with both parties on the issue “once the Government is open.” Go to …
Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land
The Justice Department moved an inquiry that appeared initially focused on the former C.I.A. director John O. Brennan to South Florida and is beginning to recruit line prosecutors. Go to …
A Timeline of the Legal Saga Surrounding SNAP Payments
Weeks of uncertainty during the longest government shutdown in American history have left some states struggling to issue payments to food stamp recipients. Go to Source Author: Isabela Espadas Barros …
Where Democrats Will Duel Next for the Party’s Future
In Michigan, Maine and many other states, primary candidates will decide the party’s direction on a host of policy issues, and ultimately whether it has a center-left or left-wing vision. …
Mamdani, Mofongo and Rum: Democratic Squabbles Fade Away, for Now
At an annual gathering in Puerto Rico for New York’s political class, former foes of Zohran Mamdani put aside their differences and tried to get information about his inner circle. …
With a Mayor From Queens, the Borough Is Having a Moment
When Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s 111th mayor, he will be the first with such an intimate connection to Queens. Read full story (NYT subscription required) …
Supreme Court Ruling on SNAP Benefits Leaves Families in Limbo
The fate of SNAP was once again in question on Saturday after the Supreme Court temporarily agreed to allow the Trump administration to withhold full aid under the program. Go …
Judge Blocks National Guard From Portland and Says Trump Overstepped His Authority
With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies. Go to Source Author: Anna Griffin https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml