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Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary

Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford ... Read More

What Democrats say they won in the 43-day government shutdown

Emotions are raw after eight senators voted to end the shutdown, but Democrats say they demonstrated an ability to take on Trump and shifted the conversation to health care. Read More

Whispers of deal as Dems keep shutdown spotlight on Trump

WASHINGTON — Happy Groundhog Day. Again. With the US federal government shutdown entering its fifth week and a growing number of Americans feeling deepening economic pain, there are whispers of a thaw ... Read More

Insiders say Trump dumbfounded that Dems haven't caved on shutdown — and he's seething

The White House confidently predicted a swift resolution to the government shutdown as it started last month — with White House officials believing Democrats would quickly capitulate. The fact that it ... Read More

Michigan's U.S. House Democrats ask Trump administration to support food assistance

Michigan's Democratic House members are urging the Trump administration to use contingency funds for food assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to halt SNAP benefits for 1.4 million ... Read More