Jeffries says Democrats may file ACA discharge petition
Jeffries told reporters Monday that he is considering filing a discharge petition to force a vote on extending the Obamacare enhanced premium tax credits.
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Sanders endorses Flanagan in Minnesota
Coleman becomes latest House Dem retirement
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CISA clock starts again in CR
A legal shield that helps businesses share cyber threat information with the government would start up again under the Senate’s plan to reopen the government.
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Ex-members eye comeback bids in 2026
At least a dozen former members and senators are trying to make a comeback in 2026, including some who have been gone for decades.
Johnson faces multitude of challenges in House vote to reopen government
House Republican leaders will announce in the next day or two that they’re bringing the chamber back into session for the first time in more than 50 days.
The Senate takes a big step toward reopening government
This is Day 41 of the government shutdown. It’s likely to end this week, although the final chapter may be slower — and dumber — than everyone hopes.
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Sanders endorses Flanagan in Minnesota
Flanagan is running to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith in a state that former Vice President Kamala Harris won by just four points in 2024.
Coleman becomes latest House Dem retirement
Coleman is leaving open a deep-blue seat in New Jersey that includes Trenton, Princeton and New Brunswick. Harris won the district by 24 points in 2024.
CISA clock starts again in CR
A legal shield that helps businesses share cyber threat information with the government would start up again under the Senate’s plan to reopen the government.