Hakeem Jeffries

President Donald Trump came under fire on Friday for focusing on a White House bathroom renovation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the move as millions of Americans prepare for sharply higher health insurance premiums. Democrats Criticize...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans of triggering the government shutdown, calling the standoff a "life or death" issue for millions of Americans. Schumer Accuses Trump And GOP Of Prioritizing Billionaire Tax Cuts In...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) accused Republicans of using the government shutdown as a bargaining chip and warned that Americans' health care premiums could spike if Democrats concede without firm commitments from the GOP. AOC Rejects GOP Negotiate Later Pitch Amid Shutdown Talks Ocasio-...

The ongoing federal government shutdown is set to extend into next week as a Senate vote once again fell short on Friday. While 54 senators voted in favor of advancing toward a vote, 60 are needed to proceed. House Speaker Mike Johnson extended the lower chamber’s recess by another week,...

The odds of a government shutdown on Oct. 1 have increased with Democrats and Republicans unable to reach a temporary or long-term solution. Here's a look at who voters think should get the blame and what sectors could be impacted by a shutdown. SPY shares are testing new highs. See what is driving...

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman commended NYC Mayor Eric Adams for his years of service to New York City and urged political rival Curtis Sliwa to prioritize the city's well-being over personal ambition. Ackman Applauds Adams' Leadership, Sends Strong Message To Sliwa On Sunday, Ackman shared a...

Major stock market indexes are trading near all-time highs, but could start to decline ahead of a looming government shutdown that could occur as early as next week. Government Shutdown Looms Wednesday, Oct. 1, marks the deadline for a potential government shutdown if Congress does not reach an...

President Donald Trump and Republican leaders are reportedly preparing to use a looming government shutdown as political leverage, warning Democrats they will feel the brunt of the fallout if Congress fails to pass a short-term funding bill. Trump Escalates Shutdown Standoff With Democrats With...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, pinning the blame for a looming government shutdown squarely on him. Schumer Says Democrats Ready To Negotiate Anywhere In a series of posts on X, Schumer accused Trump of refusing to...

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is fighting against criticism from recent stock buying activity that came shortly before a market rally. Here's what Greene had to say. What Happened: Disclosures from Rep. Greene (R-Ga.) showed her buying shares of several stocks as the market declined on news...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed her significant stock purchases made just before and on the day of President Donald Trump‘s announcement to pause global tariffs. This announcement had a substantial impact on the stock market. What Happened: Based on the information disclosed to...

Radio host Charlamagne tha God took aim at the Democratic leadership on Friday, calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to step down. Speaking on his radio show The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne criticized the Democratic Party for what he described...

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) has been re-elected as speaker of the house after a close vote Friday that needed meetings with holdouts to change their votes as the new session of Congress began Friday. What Happened: Johnson faced pressure from several Republican holdouts ahead of Friday's vote...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who had earlier expressed skepticism over Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) latest plan, shifted his stance after the passage of a spending package to avert a government shutdown. What Happened: Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Musk praised Johnson's efforts saying, "The...

On Thursday, the House turned down a contingency plan proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) aimed at averting a government shutdown and suspending the debt limit. What Happened: Johnson’s measure, introduced only hours before the vote, failed to secure the necessary two-thirds...