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• Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling

  December 4, 2025 11:33 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty-two-year-old Dinam Bigny sank into debt and had to get a roommate this year, in part because of health insurance premiums that cost him nearly $900 per month. Next year, those monthly fees will rise by $200 — a significant enough increase that the program manager... more »

• Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

  November 12, 2025 11:54 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear. The White House quickly accused Democrats of... more »

• House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away

  November 12, 2025 11:50 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers made a long-awaited return to the nation's capital on Wednesday after nearly eight weeks away to potentially put an end to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. The House is scheduled to take up a bill to reopen the government that the... more »

• A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

  November 12, 2025 11:38 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Wednesday, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result. Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in... more »

• Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever

  November 5, 2025 12:54 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever, blaming the record-breaking impasse for the party's defeat in closely-watched elections while Democrats emboldened by their off-year victories dug in for a fight. Trump, whose first term at... more »

• Democrats say they won't be intimidated by Trump's threats as the shutdown enters a third week

  October 15, 2025 5:36 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Entering the third week of a government shutdown, Democrats say they are not intimidated or cowed by President Donald Trump's efforts to fire thousands of federal workers or by his threats of more firings to come. Instead, Democrats appear emboldened, showing no signs of caving as... more »

• Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day

  October 9, 2025 3:21 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The consequences of a government shutdown setting in, senators labored Thursday to find a way forward but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties. Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Thursday afternoon floated an "off ramp" to the government... more »

• Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?

  October 2, 2025 10:40 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Gathered in the unusually quiet halls of the U.S. Capitol, Republican leaders faced the cameras for a second day and implored Democrats to reopen the government. "We want to protect hardworking federal workers," House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday morning, before criticizing his counterparts. "Democrats are... more »

• Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands

  October 1, 2025 10:58 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A vote to end the government shutdown hours after it began failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party's demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide. The tally showed cracks in the Democrats' resolve... more »

• Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown

  September 29, 2025 6:03 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Donald Trump Monday afternoon showing no sign of compromising from their entrenched positions in order to avoid a lapse in funding. If government funding legislation isn't passed by Congress... more »

• The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling

  September 24, 2025 11:24 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's second-term strengths look different from his first, according to recent polling. Once strengthened by economic issues, Trump's approval is now relatively low on the economy and he's leaning on his stronger issues of crime, border security and immigration. Concerns about the economy and... more »

• What Americans think about legal immigration, according to a new poll

  September 23, 2025 2:32 PM

  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — As President Donald Trump's administration imposes new restrictions on the legal immigration system, U.S. adults are more likely than they were a year ago to think these immigrants benefit the country, according to a new poll. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for... more »

• Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms

  September 21, 2025 11:33 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — As a possible federal shutdown looms, the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to what they call "your decision" to shutter government offices if no action is taken by the end-of-the month deadline. Sen. Chuck Schumer... more »

• Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting

  September 19, 2025 2:42 PM

  Originally Published: 18 SEP 25 06:00 ET By John King, CNN Pflugerville, Texas (CNN) — Manny Rizo is a Democrat in Texas, so he is no stranger to being on the losing side. But this one seems to sting a bit more. “Intentional gerrymandering in order to... more »

• Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

  August 31, 2025 12:39 PM

  Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" of tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with... more »

• Texas Republicans revive effort to further restrict abortion pills

  August 24, 2025 12:38 PM

  " Texas Republicans revive effort to further restrict abortion pills " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The Texas Tribune’s... more »

• California moving forward with partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move

  August 14, 2025 2:32 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom stood with other prominent Democratic leaders Thursday to announce that the state will move forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps in an effort to help his party win five more U.S. House seats in 2026. The move is... more »

• Trump and Democrats turn rivals Texas and California into proxies for national power struggle

  August 5, 2025 3:04 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead of the 2026 elections, setting up a national proxy war as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of Congress in the latter half of Donald Trump's second presidency. ... more »

• Flood relief, THC regulation and more in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas

  August 4, 2025 10:27 PM

  " Flood relief, THC regulation and more in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• 'They roll right over': Many Democrats call their party weak and ineffective, AP-NORC poll finds

  August 3, 2025 2:52 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Democrats see their political party as "weak" or "ineffective," according to a poll that finds considerable pessimism within Democratic ranks. Republicans are more complimentary of their party, although a small but significant share describe the GOP as "greedy" or say it is generally "bad." The... more »

• Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes

  August 1, 2025 11:00 AM

  " Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• How views of the Supreme Court have changed since 2022 abortion ruling, according to AP-NORC polling

  July 25, 2025 11:25 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' views of the Supreme Court have moderated somewhat since the court's standing dropped sharply after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, according to a new poll. But concern that the court has too much power is rising, fueled largely by Democrats. The survey... more »

• Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure

  June 27, 2025 12:41 PM

  " Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign... more »

• Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel

  June 12, 2025 2:59 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump spars with California's governor over immigration enforcement, Republicans in Congress called other Democratic governors to the Capitol on Thursday to question them over policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sat in... more »

• Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right

  June 10, 2025 3:23 PM

  " Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. ... more »

• Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms

  June 10, 2025 3:10 PM

  " Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

  June 8, 2025 11:32 AM

  " Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end. " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

  June 4, 2025 3:23 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO also estimates an increase of... more »

• Texas Republicans want to block cities' gun buyback programs

  May 27, 2025 12:16 PM

  " Texas Republicans want to block cities' gun buyback programs " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about... more »