The Latest: Clinton lauds ‘power and resilience’ of women
A year after more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches around the wo... . In this Jan. 17, 2018, photo, Jeri Burton makes a sign in preparation for a rally in Las Vegas.
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Government Shutdown, Day 1: Stalemate
Republicans and Democrats showed no signs of ending their standoff over immigration and spending Saturday as Americans awoke to the first day of a government shutdown and Congress staged a weekend session to show voters it was trying to resolve the stalemate. The closure of many government agencies was a striking display of Washington dysfunction, played out on the anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration, and there was more finger-pointing than signs of bipartisan dealmaking.
The Latest: Chant: ‘We need a leader, not a creepy tweeter!’
A year after more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches around the wo... . In this Jan. 17, 2018, photo, Jeri Burton makes a sign in preparation for a rally in Las Vegas.
CNN Poll: Melania Trump’s approval numbers top the President’s
A new CNN poll shows first lady Melania Trump remains more popular than her husband, President Donald Trump. Mrs. Trump is at a 47 percent favorable rating, while the President's approval number stands at 40 percent, according to the CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
Congressman from Maryland to donate congressional pay during shutdown
Democratic Rep. John Delaney of Maryland will donate any congressional pay he receives during the government shutdown to a local charity. Delaney, who represents the 6th Congressional District which covers western Maryland, released a statement on Saturday saying he doesn't believe it is right that he receives pay while others will go without while the government is closed.
The Latest: Jane Fonda, Common join march in Park City, Utah
In this Jan. 17, 2018, photo, Minnie Wood, center, makes signs with her daughters Buckley, right, and Zoey in preparation for a rally in Las Vegas. A year after more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches around the world with a message of female empowerment and protest of President Donald Trump, organizers will mark the anniversary with more than a hundred marches around the world and a rally in Las Vegas aiming to channel the activism to register voters and swing elections for progressives this year.
Trump hails – perfect day’ for women’s demo as protesters march against him
US president Donald Trump tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" of his first year in office - while women across America rallied against him and his policies. Mr Trump wrote: "Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months.
Rep. Tom Graves releases a statement on the government shutdown
Read the full statement below: "I supported the short-term government funding bill that passed the House on Thursday, which delays harmful Obamacare taxes and also extends the Children's Health Insurance Program for six years. The House did its job.
Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer sang a different shutdown song in 2013
If you want to known why people hate politics, listen to the rhetoric surrounding the present shutdown of the federal government. This time around, Democrats play the role of the minority insisting on a policy change before they'll agree to end a filibuster and fund most government functions.
GOP, Democrats show no sign of retreat on shutdown’s 1st day
The federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Friday, halting all but the ... . Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., walks to the chamber after a closed meeting with fellow democrats on Capitol Hill, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Washington.
Trump tweets about women’s marches as protesters gather
President Donald Trump tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" that's happened during his first year in office - while women across the nation rallied against him and his policies. "Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months," the Republican wrote Saturday afternoon.
Trump aides: No DACA talks until government re-opens
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responds to a question from the news media during a press conference as the Senate continues work on ending the government shutdown in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2018. WASHINGTON - Aides to President Trump said Saturday they are willing to negotiate with Democrats on the fate of an immigration program, but only after a congressional vote to fund the government and end the shutdown.
Democrat shutdown attempt to impose illegal alien amnesty
Jan. 20, 2018, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement blasting Senate Democrats for shutting down the government to impose illegal alien amnesty: "The Democrats have chosen to shut down the government over their demand of amnesty for illegal aliens. Mitch McConnell is right to tell Chuck Schumer that the people of the United States will not be extorted by the Democrat minority that seeks to run the government.
The Latest: Trump says women marching for ‘economic success’
President Donald Trump has tweeted that it's a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "unprecedented economic success and wealth creation" that's happened during his first year in office. People participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday are in fact denouncing Trump's views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more.
South Carolina politicians react to government shutdown
"The Republicans couldn't unite their caucus to fund the government. They control the House, the Senate, and the White House, yet failed at the most basic act of governance.
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The New York Times serving as a sounding board for GOP talking points through its headlines blaming the shutdown on Democrats sure is helpful. Inside the room: House GOP read out headlines of NYT and AP, among others, and talked up idea this is a Dem-causes shutdown, per person there.
‘This is about equality’: Activists take to the streets for Women’s March
On the one-year anniversary of the Women's March that swelled cities worldwide, activists reconvened Saturday in the nation's capital and around the country with new determination to flex their power in the voting booth and on the ballot. The gathering also comes on the anniversary of the inauguration of President Trump , whose election in many ways gave the movement its first impetus.
The Latest: Pelosi: Trump gets F for ‘failure in leadership’
The U.S. government shut down at midnight after Congress failed to resolve a partisan standoff over immigration and spending. In a late-night vote, Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would have kept the government running for four weeks.
US government shuts down as Trump feuds with Democrats
The world's most powerful government shut down today after President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress failed to reach a deal on funding for federal agencies, highlighting America's deep political divisions. For the first time since October 2013 - when a similar standoff that lasted 16 days kept only essential agency operations running - federal workers were being told to stay at home or in some cases to work without pay until new funding is approved.
Trump’s first year in office has been a can’t-miss drama Source: AP
A bleak description of "American carnage." A forceful rollback of his predecessor's achievements.