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Senate takes first step to end shutdown as Bernie Sanders says moderate Democrats voting with GOP are making a ‘horrific mistake’
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed…
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts and warns of penalties if they refuse
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S.…
Dow futures jump as enough Democrats are expected to join Republicans in ending the shutdown and ‘surrender’ on ACA subsidies
U.S. stocks pointed to sharp gains Sunday evening as a report said Republicans in Congress are poised to advance a…
Worried your flight will be canceled? Here’s what to know about refunds and how to deal with airlines
If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport’s departure board. Airlines are…
These GOP states would suffer the biggest blows if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, analysts say
Not renewing subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act would disproportionately affect Republican states, particularly in the South,…
Senate leader says a potential shutdown deal is coming together as Dems weigh extending ACA subsidies or accepting a promise on a future vote
As the Senate held a rare Sunday session, the Republican leader said a potential deal was “coming together” on the government…
Transportation chief rules out air travel for many Americans this Thanksgiving unless shutdown ends as flights are ‘reduced to a trickle’
While many Americans are bracing for delays and alternates routes to get around canceled flights, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said…
Trump is starving America, Democrats argue as government shutdown grinds on with SNAP benefits held hostage
The Trump administration’s legal efforts to fight having to fully fund food stamps for millions of vulnerable Americans is creating…
Flight cancellations aren’t the only casualties for the current government shutdown. The ongoing government shutdown, since October 1st, is affecting…
Trump signals no shutdown compromise on the Affordable Care Act, calling it ‘the worst Healthcare anywhere in the world’
As Saturday’s session got underway, it was uncertain whether Republicans and Democrats could make any headway toward reopening the government…












