Jeffries backs Schumer amid fierce Democratic backlash to shutdown deal

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries backed Chuck Schumer, his Senate counterpart, amid a progressive backlash to Schumer’s handling of a compromise to end the government shutdown. “Yes and yes,” Jeffries told reporters Monday when asked if Schumer was effective as Senate minority leader and should keep his job. Jeffries and other Democratic leaders have signaled […]

Reagan-appointed federal judge resigns to speak out against Trump’s ‘assault on the rule of law’

A federal judge appointed by former President Ronald Reagan announced in an op-ed published Sunday that he resigned from his position, relinquishing his lifetime appointment to speak out against President Donald Trump, whom he views as eroding judicial independence and using the law to reward allies and punish opponents. Mark Wolf, who was appointed by […]

The shutdown endgame is here

An end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally in sight following a bipartisan breakthrough. Here’s what comes next after the Senate took a critical procedural step Sunday night. WHEN THE SENATE WILL WRAP — It’s possible the Senate passes the deal Monday, depending on whether leaders can secure unanimous consent to […]

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, others involved in 2020 election interference saga

President Donald Trump has granted ‘full, complete and unconditional’ pardons to several key allies accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 election, U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced Sunday night. In a post on X, Martin shared Trump’s proclamation granting pardons for dozens of people, including notable figures like Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and Sidney […]