A group of eight Democratic senators chose to end the government shutdown, which has left many Democrats upset. They feel like the deal did not achieve much on health care after 40 days of fighting. Some Democrats, like California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, were not happy. They said the deal was not good for the party or its po...
The New York Giants have decided to part ways with head coach Brian Daboll after a rough start to the 2025 season. With a record of 2-8, the team's performance left much to be desired. Daboll's time with the Giants spanned over three seasons, but his overall record was not impressive, standing at 20-40-1. Mike Kafka, the offensive coordinator, will step in as the int...
In a surprising twist, eight Democratic senators joined forces with Republicans to break the government shutdown deadlock. This decision came after intense internal debates within the Democratic party, highlighting the challenges of finding common ground in politics. The final vote was 60 in favor and 40 against, a significant moment that signaled an end to the shut...
The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big issue that's been holding everything up? Those enhanced Affordable Care ...
Maryland is making waves with a plan to redraw its political boundaries. Governor Wes Moore is leading the charge, saying the state won't just sit back while others make changes. He's not alone in this idea. Other states, like Texas and Florida, have already started redrawing their maps. Moore believes Maryland should do the same. The goal? To make sure the state's ...
In a series of posts on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump suggested some big ideas. He proposed sending cash directly to Americans to cover health care costs. He also talked about giving out $2, 000 dividends from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump's first post was about health care. He suggested taking ...
The Senate is making slow progress towards ending the government shutdown. Senator John Thune, a key Republican from South Dakota, hinted that a spending agreement might be close. He mentioned a possible vote on Sunday evening, but it's still unclear if Democrats will support it. Democrats have been divided on how to move forward. They were planning to meet later on...
In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a ray of hope has emerged. A group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, has reportedly struck a tentative deal with Republicans. The agreement hinges on a promise from Republicans to vote on the renewal of expiring health care subsidies by December. The deal, if fina...
President Donald Trump recently shared some big ideas on social media. He suggested giving Americans money directly to pay for healthcare and sending out $2, 000 checks from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump posted on Truth Social that instead of giving money to insurance companies for ObamaCare, the government s...
Lewiston's recent local elections were a mix of surprises and predictability. Despite dull campaigns with minimal advertising and door-to-door activity, voter turnout was surprisingly high at 34%. This was a significant jump from the 18. 93% turnout in 2023, though still below the 42. 9% seen in 2021 during a major change in city governance. Incumbents dominated the...