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The Senate stalemate dragged on Thursday, and Senate Democrats remained in high spirits after clinching an Election Day sweep and ending optimism the shutdown could end this week.

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The judge scolded Trump officials for failing to comply with his order to fund the SNAP program through November — and gave them just 24 hours to do so.

Trump allies’ America First Legal filed federal civil rights complaints accusing three Virginia cities of embedding DEI into policies after the DOJ launched a similar probe in Austin, Texas.

West Virginia lawmakers revived a century-old offer to welcome Virginia counties after a Democratic election sweep, seeking to reunite border communities.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey won both elections, receiving campaign support from former President Obama.

Fox News Digital spoke to experts pushing for stronger oversight after Chinese nationals charged with biological smuggling at the University of Michigan.

Linda Sarsour targets Israel-supporting Democrats at SOMOS conference, calling for their removal alongside DSA ally Alexa Aviles in fiery political remarks.

The Department of Homeland Security flipped the script on a California media outlet that reported immigration agents “drove off" with a U.S. citizen detainee’s toddler in the backseat.

Rep. Nicholas Begich warns Alaska's rural villages face supply shortages as government shutdown reduces flight capacity at major cargo hub airports.

Democrats defend U.S. intel behind strikes near Venezuela but say Biden missed a chance to rally allies against Maduro after the nation’s contested 2024 election.

Republican congressman Mike Lawler slams NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for attending an event at a luxury hotel in Puerto Rico days after election victory.

House Republicans Jim Jordan and Chip Roy demand documents from liberal nonprofits over alleged Antifa support in new congressional investigation.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal urges Democrats to "stand strong" amid the shutdown and calls for party leadership changes following Nancy Pelosi's retirement news.

Former Rep. Tom Malinowski launches bid to return to Congress, targeting Trump's policies in New Jersey's 11th district special election race.

Political migration accelerates as neighboring states court disaffected voters fleeing blue state policies following recent Democratic electoral victories.

A federal appeals court said a lower court must reconsider President Donald Trump’s bid to move his hush money case from state court to a federal court.

DOJ prepares grand jury subpoenas in investigation targeting former CIA Director John Brennan. Miami and Washington officials involved in developing case.

Maine's competitive House race shifts toward Republicans after Democrat Jared Golden announces retirement from Congress, shaking up 2026 election predictions.

Trump administration revives strict visa screening rules targeting applicants likely to use public benefits. New State Department guidance expands public charge provisions.

Speaker Mike Johnson is not promising a vote on extending Obamacare credits that were enhanced during COVID-19, even as the Senate weighs its own vote on the issue to end the shutdown.

GOP Rep. Buddy Carter introduced the MAMDANI Act to block federal funding to New York City while socialist Zohran Mamdani serves as mayor after his election victory.

Putin orders nuclear test preparations after Trump announces U.S. will resume testing. Russia vows proportionate response to American nuclear program moves.

Federal Judge Robert Gettleman ordered an ICE facility near Chicago to improve living conditions for detainees, requiring clean bedding and hygiene.

A Senate committee hearing erupted in a tense exchange Wednesday when Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., accused Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, of stalking her car.