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Senate passes shutdown deal, sends bill to House
The Senate voted 60-40 to end the record-breaking 41-day government shutdown, sending the funding bill to the House, according to the Associated Press. The breakthrough came after a handful of moderate Democrats joined Republicans to ... more
SNAP delays, funding cuts put pressure on Seneca County families
In a candid conversation on FLX Weekly, Seneca County United Way Executive Director Rhonda Jasper described the deepening financial and emotional strain facing local families as federal funding cuts, rising costs, and the recent government ... more
Trump defends tariffs, vows nuclear testing, and claims global peace in “60 Minutes” interview
In an extended “60 Minutes” interview that touched nearly every corner of domestic and foreign policy, President Donald Trump defended his aggressive trade and foreign policy decisions, claimed credit for ending multiple global conflicts, and ... more
Shutdown nears record length as Trump rejects Democrat demands
The U.S. government shutdown is set to become the longest in history as President Donald Trump refuses to negotiate with Democrats over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, according to the Associated Press. The impasse has ... more
Poll shows two-thirds of Americans believe U.S. is on wrong track
Two-thirds of Americans say the country has “gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track,” according to a new poll by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos. The survey found 67% of respondents view ... more
Tenney blasts Schumer, Jeffries over “Democrat shutdown” at DC press event
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joined House Republican leaders and fellow New Yorkers in Washington on Thursday to slam what she called the “Democrat Shutdown,” now entering its 30th day. Tenney, who represents New York’s 24th District, ... more
Government shutdown: who voters blame in Congress
As the government shutdown in the U.S. continues this week a Quinnipiac poll shows voters blame Republicans in Congress slightly more than Democrats. The survey also finds low congressional approval and a tilt toward Democrats ... more
Speaker backs Trump’s clemency for Santos
House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Donald Trump’s surprise decision to commute George Santos’ sentence after just three months, saying he believes in “redemption,” according to Politico. Santos had been serving seven years for wire fraud ... more
Government shutdown hits some states hard
As the U.S. faces its 11th government shutdown since 1976, new data reveals which states are bracing for the hardest impact — and where New York stands in the mix. New report ranks shutdown impact ... more
Government shutdown enters day 6 with no deal and mounting pressure
The government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no resolution in sight. As negotiations stall in the Senate and the House remains in recess, pressure is rising from all sides—and key government functions ... more
U.S. government shuts down after Senate deadlock
Congress missed its deadline, and now the federal government is officially shut down — the first since 2019, according to WENY News. Late Tuesday, both parties’ funding bills failed in the Senate, with healthcare disagreements ... more
IRS shutdown plan allows employees to keep working, but only for 5 days
The IRS says it will remain open for five business days in the event of a government shutdown starting October 1, 2025—thanks to billions in leftover funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. After that? It’s ... more
Housing market faces fresh risk as government shutdown deadline nears
A looming government shutdown is threatening to disrupt the U.S. housing market just as buyers begin returning amid falling mortgage rates. If Congress doesn’t reach a funding deal by midnight, delays to mortgage processing and ... more
US in political crisis: 79% of voters see deep national divide
A new national poll from Quinnipiac University finds that 79% of registered voters believe the United States is facing a political crisis. The grim sentiment follows the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a ... more
Langworthy votes to extend government funding, blames Democrats for shutdown risk
Congressman Nick Langworthy says he voted to keep the federal government open this week and is warning that Democrats are pushing the country toward a shutdown. In a statement released Friday, Langworthy supported the House’s ... more
Tenney backs bill to block bail for repeat violent offenders
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) has introduced a bill in the U.S. House that would deny bail to individuals previously convicted of violent felonies if they’re arrested again for a new felony offense. The proposal, titled ... more
Democrats back new legislation to give small businesses break from tariffs
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and several top Senate Democrats are backing new legislation aimed at giving small businesses a financial break from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The bill — called the Small Business RELIEF ... more
Langworthy’s energy bills take center stage in House hearing
Two bills from Congressman Nick Langworthy are gaining steam in Washington as lawmakers debate the future of American energy policy. Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act and Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act were front and center during a ... more
Stefanik advances FBI reform to prevent secret investigations into candidates
A long push by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to stop what she calls the political weaponization of the FBI cleared a major hurdle this week. Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference, announced that she successfully ... more
