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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Grijalva will be sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote

After weeks of delay, Democrat Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is set to be sworn in as the newest member of the House.

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

Speaker Mike Johnson will likely need nearly perfect attendance from Republicans to get the measure over the finish line.

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

The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Day 43 with almost no one happy with the final result.

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What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

Budget experts say the math doesn’t work.

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White House’s 50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks

FHA’s Bill Pulte called it a “game changer” for homebuyers.

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Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote

As lawmakers return after nearly two months away they will test Johnson’s leadership.

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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The justices chose what is effectively the path of least resistance.