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Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, express concerns about the IRS's preparedness for the upcoming tax season due to leadership changes and workforce reductions under the Trump administration, fearing delays and increased fraud risks despite a recent report indicating some operational success.
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that lawmakers should return to Washington to resolve the government shutdown, which was temporarily broken by a bipartisan Senate vote to fund the government until late January. The legislation includes protections for federal workers and bipartisan funding for various government functions. However, disagreements remain over health care subsidies, with Democrats criticizing the deal and Republicans debating further reforms. The shutdown's end is imminent but not guaranteed, with ongoing negotiations and potential delays.
Democratic lawmakers and grassroots groups are furious over a Senate deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown, which includes funding through January and a vote on extending ACA tax credits, but faces opposition from House Democrats and progressive groups who see it as a failure to address healthcare and leverage issues.
After 40 days, a bipartisan Senate deal ends the government shutdown without extending Obamacare subsidies, with some Democrats breaking ranks and House Democrats expressing discontent, while the deal includes funding until Jan. 30, 2026, and provisions related to SNAP and federal layoffs.
Senate Democrats propose a one-year extension of Obamacare subsidies amid ongoing political debates, while special counsel Jack Smith faces scrutiny from Republicans over his investigations into Trump, with tensions over transparency and potential political influence.
Senate Democrats and House Republicans are negotiating a bipartisan plan to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies amid ongoing government shutdown talks, with various procedural options and political maneuvers being considered to pass the legislation and resolve the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to meet with Senate Democrats to discuss ending the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted over 29 days and impacted federal programs and workers. Meanwhile, other political developments include efforts to pass domestic policy packages, debates over military troop reductions in Europe, and concerns about ICE operations during the shutdown.
Senate Democrats have rejected the House-passed stopgap funding bill for the 13th time, as the government shutdown continues with worsening impacts on federal operations, social programs like SNAP, and public safety, with little immediate movement towards a bipartisan resolution.
Senate Democrats rejected a GOP-led stopgap funding bill for the 13th time, as the government shutdown continues with escalating impacts on federal workers, healthcare, and public services, amid ongoing negotiations and pressure from unions and lawmakers.
Senate Democrats are demanding that Steve Witkoff, a top Trump advisor and special envoy to the Middle East, disclose more details about his crypto holdings, which he has not fully divested from, citing potential conflicts of interest related to his role and business ties with the U.A.E. The senators are concerned about possible ethics violations given his ongoing crypto investments and recent business dealings involving U.S.-U.A.E. agreements, and have requested a response by October 31.
Senate Democrats are set to reject a stopgap funding bill for the 10th time, demanding guarantees on health care subsidies amid a prolonged government shutdown that has paralyzed Congress and affected federal workers. A new poll shows most Americans blame both parties for the shutdown, which continues without resolution. Other news includes a judge halting federal worker firings, US covert operations in Venezuela, and a cruise line avoiding China due to retaliatory port fees.
Speaker Mike Johnson has assured Senate Democrat Patty Murray of his intention to facilitate bipartisan negotiations on government funding bills once the shutdown ends, amid ongoing standoff and stalled negotiations between House and Senate leaders. Johnson expressed readiness to bring bills to the floor, while Democrats demand guardrails and extensions for ACA tax credits. The shutdown continues with little progress, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions.
A Senate Democrats report warns that AI and automation could eliminate nearly 100 million U.S. jobs in the next decade, highlighting concerns over economic inequality and calling for policies like a robot tax and shorter workweeks to mitigate the impact.
House Republicans, led by Johnson and rallying support from GOP members, are intensifying pressure on Senate Democrats to concede on shutdown demands, including extending Obamacare subsidies, amid ongoing funding negotiations and a looming deadline that could impact military paychecks. Democrats criticize House Republicans for not returning to Washington to negotiate, while GOP members emphasize their stance of not negotiating until the government reopens.
Lawmakers are negotiating to prevent a government shutdown, focusing on extending Obamacare subsidies and bipartisan cooperation, with some Democrats softening their stance amid Republican support, while House GOP leaders prepare to address the crisis.