CNN political commentator Van Jones shared his ‘concern’ about Democrats amid the government shutdown on ‘Real Time’ Friday.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the government shutdown showing no signs of ending quickly, President Trump taking the opportunity to further dismantle the federal government and Pete Hegseth's vision for the U.

The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify.

The 2025 government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats and Republicans blame each other, while political strategists say it likely won't impact 2026 elections.

Some federal workers received suggested templates of out-of-office emails saying they were furloughed because "Democrat Senators are blocking passage" of a funding bill.

Republican and Democrat lawmakers are now, for the most part, locked in a blame game, as each side is holding the other responsible for the government shutdown that has transpired. Here’s how some lawmakers across the political parties are reacting to the shutdown:

Despite tragic killings of Charlie Kirk and at an ICE facility in Dallas, the statistical reality points to a safer nation. The real danger is government overreaction writes Cato's Alex Nowrasteh.

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Named for the site where Lenape chiefs would meet to settle disputes, Shackamaxon, by The Inquirer's Daniel Pearson, offers viewpoints on the work of elected officials in Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

Georgia's police have used water cannons and pepper spray to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace.