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Democrats embrace votes to make government shutdown hurt less

It's an attempt to make Republicans own more of the acute and escalating pain.

Axios

Rent’s due and people will ‘starve’: Congress is racing towards the shutdown cliff

NEWS ANALYSIS: Division within the GOP caucus over food stamps could give Democrats a key opening to ramp up the pressure on Republicans to make concessions and earn their votes to end the shutdown, John Bowden and Eric Garcia report

The Independent UK

Shutdown stretches into 28th day as Senate again fails to pass spending legislation

As funding for food aid program is about to be exhausted, Congress fails for 13th time to advance Republican bill

The Guardian - US

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Republicans flirt with hardball offer on ending shutdown

If Democrats want "to pay SNAP recipients, open the government," Thune said.

Axios

Senate GOP chair declines hearings on Trump's boat attacks off Venezuela

Risch told Axios he has been briefed and is "comfortable with where we are."

Axios

Senators propose ‘Russia Week,’ but Trump's stance unclear - Roll Call

Leading Senate Republicans want to vote on bills to pressure Russia in Ukraine peace talks, but it’s not clear if Trump will go along.

Roll Call

Bills to pay federal workers stall, but senators ready to compromise - Roll Call

The Senate blocked dueling bills to pay federal workers during the partial government shutdown, but a compromise could be in the works.

Roll Call

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Trump to turn focus to soybeans on Asia trip — not shutdown - Roll Call

President Trump will be focusing on Asia and trade issues for over a week as Congress has hit a stalemate over ending the shutdown.

Roll Call

Trump Watchdog Pick Paul Ingrassia Withdraws After Racist Texts Revealed

Paul Ingrassia, Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Office of Special Counsel, has withdrawn his nomination after racist text messages surfaced, prompting bipartisan backlash and rare Republican opposition in the Senate.

International Business Times UK

First Thing: JD Vance expresses ‘great optimism’ Gaza truce will hold during Israel visit

Gaza’s media office says Israel killed at least 80 Palestinians since ceasefire deal took effect. Plus, Trump’s pick for whistleblower office drops out after racist texts

The Guardian - UK

Trump Office of Special Counsel nominee accused of admitting ‘Nazi streak’ withdraws amid GOP backlash

Paul Ingrassia was tapped by Trump to lead the independent agency that investigates federal whistleblower complaints and discrimination allegations

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Rare Republican pushback forces Trump nominee to lead whistleblower office to drop out

Paul Ingrassia dropped out of consideration after racist text messages he sent surfaced this week. Key US politics stories from 21 October 2025 at a glance

The Guardian - US

Trump says he’d be glad to talk to Schumer and Democrats — but only after they agree to key shutdown demand

‘He owns this shutdown,’ one Democrat says.

The Independent UK

Trump suggests no need for another ‘big, beautiful bill’ - Roll Call

President Donald Trump told GOP senators that the “big beautiful bill” contained all he desired and no additional legislation was necessary.

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The Independent UK

Trump nominee DOA after Nazi and racist MLK texts are revealed ahead of Senate hearing this week, Thune signals

Paul Ingrassia, 30, allegedly described himself as having a ‘Nazi streak’ in text messages that may have sunk his nomination for special counsel

Axios

Jeffries rejects Republican bill giving shutdown pay to troops and federal workers

Jeffries called the bill a "political ploy," citing the lack of pay for furloughed workers.

Benzinga

John Thune Says He Privately Offered Democrats Vote On Obamacare Subsidies, Chuck Schumer Claims He's Not Had 'Any Proposal' Yet

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday he offered Democrats a chance to vote on their top demand of extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, to help end the federal shutdown, but the overture has not broken the stalemate now in its 16th day.

Axios

Exclusive: Senate leaders give each other the silent treatment

"I don't think Schumer's negotiating on any of this," Thune said in a sit-down interview with Axios. "He's in a box."

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Exclusive: Inside John Thune's next move to reopen the government

Thune is planning a package of full-year funding bills for multiple agencies, but he will need Democratic support.

The Guardian - US

US Senate vote to end government shutdown fails for 10th time

Second vote on Pentagon funding also failed meaning process to begin military operations becomes a non-starter

The Guardian - US

Mamdani and Cuomo spar in New York mayoral debate – as it happened

Candidates debate Trump, Gaza and New York-specific issues, while John Bolton indicted by federal grand jury

Axios

Senate Dems tease hardball defense spending strategy

Key Democrats signal they are prepared to block a procedural motion to advance the defense funding bill on Thursday

The Guardian - US

US government shutdown festers into third week after ninth failed Senate vote

Democrats and Republicans accused each other of inflexibility, while federal workers face disrupted paychecks

Axios

"This gets real": GOP escalates shutdown fight with rescissions, layoffs

A fresh effort to claw back congressionally approved spending could threaten the little progress made toward reopening the government.

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson is getting squeezed on all sides amid the government shutdown

ANALYSIS: The mild-mannered, pious Johnson has so far avoided an internal rebellion in the House amid the shutdown. But, Eric Garcia writes, his luck might be running out

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