House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) predicted Sunday that the House will end the partial government shutdown by Tuesday, even as he prepares to move forward without Democratic support for Department of Homeland Security funding. Why it matters: Johnson faces the difficult task of quashing internal GOP tensions after the deadly immigration crackdown in Minnesota scattered appropriations talks . The funding bill would launch a two-week window for high-stakes negotiations over DHS. - The Senate passed legislation Friday that separated out the fight over immigration enforcement from the effort to prevent a lengthier shutdown. A partial shutdown began Saturday. - But the relief didn't last long, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries…
AI:House Speaker Mike Johnson is attempting to end the current partial government shutdown by Tuesday, likely relying on Republican votes alone after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries signaled that Democrats will not support a stopgap measure for the Department of Homeland Security. This standoff follows intense political pressure and calls from Senate Democrats to reform DHS, including demands for body cameras and unmasking federal agents—measures Johnson argues would endanger officers and impede Border Czar Tom Homan’s enforcement efforts in Minnesota. While the Senate previously passed a short-term extension to avoid a total collapse, the move has triggered internal GOP friction regarding immigration enforcement and is being fueled…Open
The White House border czar wants to focus more on getting immigrants already in jails. He’ll have to persuade Democrats to do it.
AI:Border Czar Tom Homan is attempting to pivot federal immigration enforcement strategy in Minnesota by shifting the primary focus toward processing and deporting undocumented individuals currently held in detention facilities rather than increasing street-level interactions. This tactical shift aims to de-escalate ongoing tensions between federal authorities and local officials, but Homan faces significant political hurdles as he must now negotiate with Democrats to secure the necessary cooperation for this specialized enforcement approach to succeed.Open
State of the Union: The Senate passed a funding package late Friday, with the House expected to vote Monday The post Federal Government Enters Partial Shutdown appeared first on The American Conservative .
The federal government entered a partial shutdown early Saturday after Congress failed to agree on the yearly budget. Appropriations expired for the Departments of Homeland Security, War, State, Treasury, Transportation, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Housing and Urban Development, among other federal agencies. Essential employees will continue working Bipartisan progress on funding stalled after the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good by federal agents in Minneapolis. Democrats say DHS funding should be contingent on new enforcement rules, requirements that officers show identification, and a code of conduct for the agency. They have opposed advancing a funding bill without those changes, but reached an…Open
AI:The federal government entered a partial shutdown early Saturday following the expiration of appropriations for critical agencies, including Homeland Security, State, Treasury, and several others. This administrative paralysis stems from partisan gridlock in Congress, exacerbated by Democratic demands that DHS funding be contingent on new enforcement rules and officer conduct mandates following high-profile fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis. While the Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package to fund most agencies through September 2026 alongside a resolution to temporarily finance DHS, House Democrats are refusing to support Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempt to fast-track the measure via suspension of the rules. The House is…Open
The $500 million agreement raises new concerns about the propriety of the president negotiating foreign policy with his own business partners.
AI:A United Arab Emirates firm has quietly acquired a stake in the Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, through a $500 million agreement. This significant investment introduces serious questions regarding potential conflicts of interest, as the President may find himself negotiating critical foreign policy matters with individuals who are now direct business partners in his private enterprises.Open
AI:Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche held a press conference to address the recent arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon and three others following a disruptive protest at a Minnesota church. During the media blitz, Blanche defended the Department of Justice's actions and highlighted broader departmental achievements while facing intense questioning regarding the legality and necessity of the arrests tied to the incident.Open
“When we disagree politically, it’s ultimately because we disagree biblically.” : Lidia Curanaj on “Sunday Agenda” called out the left and spoke about the divide in our nation.
AI:Lidia Curanaj appeared on Sunday Agenda to address the growing national division, arguing that political disagreements are fundamentally rooted in differing biblical interpretations. She issued a direct challenge to the radical left, asserting that the current societal fracture stems from their departure from traditional faith and religious values. This commentary follows a recurring pattern of critiques regarding the secularization of politics and the rise of ideologies that clash with established Christian principles.Open
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Gregory Meeks is among the Democrats criticizing the timing and process.
AI:The United States has approved over $6.5 billion in new arms sales to Israel, a massive infusion of military support that has ignited intense criticism from Democratic members of Congress. Representative Gregory Meeks and other party leaders are expressing frustration regarding both the timing of these transactions and the legislative process used to facilitate such significant weaponry transfers.Open
SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Newsom announced today that construction has wrapped on the long anticipated high speed rail project, finally connecting his house directly to the French Laundry.
AI:In a satirical jab at California's endless government spending and infrastructure failures, it is reported that Governor Newsom has finally completed his high-speed rail project, which conveniently only serves as a direct connection between his personal residence and the exclusive French Laundry restaurant. 💖✨❤️Open
Millions of low-income Americans receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are getting hit with major changes that go into effect Sunday. Members must now follow increased work requirements. This comes as President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill' cut nearly $190 billion in funding to the program. NewsNation’s Alicia Nieves joins “NewsNation Live” to break down what SNAP recipients should expect with these new requirements Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:New restrictions are set to take effect this Sunday for millions of Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as beneficiaries face stricter work requirements under the administration's new policies. These changes follow President Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill," which implemented massive cuts totaling nearly $190 billion to the program's funding, signaling a significant shift in how federal welfare resources are managed and distributed to low-income households.Open
The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce.
AI:Russian forces launched strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure amidst an extreme winter freeze, resulting in the deaths of 12 miners. This escalation in warfare occurs even as President Trump has been actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to broker negotiations and secure a truce between Russia and Ukraine. ❤️❤️❤️Open
