Chuck Schumer is winning over critics who bashed him for surrendering during this spring’s shutdown standoff. That could change fast. A POLITICO survey of Democratic lawmakers and activists finds that Schumer has exceeded their low expectations in the latest funding standoff. But they’re watching his actions closely, wary that Senate Democrats will cave if pressure…
Rep. Ken Calvert, the House Republican in charge of defense funding, is throwing his weight behind a bipartisan bill that would allow members of the military to get paid during the government shutdown. It’s something of an act of defiance against GOP leaders who are now intimating they won’t allow a vote on such a…
Senate Democrats are warming up to an upstart oyster farmer in the crucial Maine Senate race. Now they’ll have to decide if they are willing to snub their party’s dream recruit to support him. So far, Graham Platner only has one public endorsement from a sitting senator, Vermont independent Bernie Sanders. But more than a…
Chuck Schumer ended the last shutdown standoff as a villain to Democrats outraged at his decision to surrender to Republicans. This time, the Senate minority leader has heeded the party base, sparking a showdown that has kept government agencies closed for eight days and counting. So far, his former critics are impressed. But that doesn’t…
Published October 8, 2025 The Spanish fashion and beauty group is honouring its roots with a new launch. Puig has unveiled Colonias Absolutas, a collection of fragrances that pays tribute to its founder, Antonio Puig, and the group’s family heritage. Inspired by Mediterranean olfactory culture, the collection reinterprets the essence of eaux de cologne through…
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is transferring dozens of public health corps officers to Indian Health Service centers amid severe staffing shortages. Source link
Published October 8, 2025 Canadian luxury outerwear and ready-to-wear brand Moose Knuckles launched on Tuesday its latest capsule collection in collaboration with the National Hockey League (NHL). Moose Knuckles expands NHL partnership with new capsule collection. – Moose Knuckles The capsule introduces exclusive sub-collections dedicated to four NHL franchises — the New York Rangers, Boston…
Speaker Mike Johnson continued to hit Senate Democrats on Wednesday for blocking a government funding stopgap — this time by highlighting the shutdown fallout in their states. During a press conference Wednesday, Johnson showcased a series of headlines from across the country. “Remember Georgia’s two Democrat senators, [Raphael] Warnock and [Jon] Ossoff, have now voted…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published October 8, 2025 The Spanish luxury house Loewe is once again teaming up with Swiss sportswear innovator On Running. The two brands have renewed their collaboration—backed by former tennis champion Roger Federer—to unveil an autumn/winter 2025 capsule collection anchored by the Cloudsolo trainers, an entirely new limited-edition model. The…
Longtime Washington congressional Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton raised just $3,200 for her reelection campaign last quarter, according to a campaign finance report filed Wednesday, as she faces serious primary challengers and questions about her ability to serve in Congress. Norton, 88, has repeatedly said she will seek reelection next year. But the capital city’s delegate…
