Six Takeaways From the Senate Deal to End the Shutdown
For 40 days, Senator Chuck Schumer kept his caucus unified. But an end approached without Democrats achieving an extension of expiring health insurance subsidies. Source: Original News
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Democratic Defectors Relent on Shutdown, Backing Bill to Reopen
A small but critical group of Democrats were said to support legislation to fund the government, providing the votes to eventually end the shutdown. Source: Original News
White House Discussed Naming New Washington Commanders Stadium After Trump
President Trump made the “rebuilding of the new stadium possible,” according to Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary. But it was unclear what role he has had in the project. Source: Original News
Michelle Obama Criticizes Trump’s East Wing Demolition
The president’s ballroom project will transform one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and could nearly double its size. Source: Original News
Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns
Judge Mark L. Wolf, writing in The Atlantic, said he was stepping down to speak out against the “assault on the rule of law” by President Trump, whom he accused of “targeting his adversaries.” Source: Original News
Thune Says Deal to Reopen Government Is ‘Coming Together’
The top Senate Republican sounded hopeful on Sunday that enough Democrats could be brought on board to move forward quickly. The top House Democrat expressed outrage at the prospect. Source: Original News
Sean Duffy Juggles Shutdown Roles on Flight Safety and Trump Support
With near-daily TV appearances, the transportation secretary has emerged as the face of the Trump administration amid the shutdown. Source: Original News
The MAHA-Fueled Rise of Natural Family Planning
A growing coalition of conservatives are speaking out against hormonal birth control, while promoting a more “natural” alternative. Source: Original News
A Two-Headed Coin That Always Comes Up ‘Trump’
Would a proposed coin featuring the president on both sides commemorate America’s founding, or undercut its founding principles? Source: Original News
Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land
The Justice Department moved an inquiry that appeared initially focused on John O. Brennan to South Florida and is beginning to recruit line prosecutors. Source: Original News