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House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene went back-and-forth during a private call with House Republicans on Tuesday, according to one source on the call, as tensions rise during the shutdown.
Air traffic controllers and TSA workers are among the essential employees who are required to work during a shutdown.
Newsom cites biblical teachings to slam federal leaders, Trump admin over government shutdown's impact on food assistance, as California sues USDA over suspended SNAP benefits.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday the 28-day U.S. government shutdown could stretch into November, when millions face soaring health insurance costs from expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits — raising pressure on lawmakers to resolve the impasse as enrollment begins.
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In a heated call, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene chastises Republicans over their shutdown strategy
Greene, a Georgia Republican and longtime ally of President Donald Trump, has had some high-profile breaks from her party in recent weeks.
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Former FAA official warns of major flight disruptions as government shutdown nears one-month mark
Air traffic controllers struggle without paychecks during 27-day shutdown. Expert predicts travel chaos similar to 2019 unless government reopens soon.
Senate Republicans cited a call by the American Federation of Government Employees to pass a funding extension in an attempt to pressure Democrats to relent. The effort fell flat.