New w/ @nicholaswu12.bsky.social: Mark Warner is a card-carrying member of the Senate's bipartisan gang roster. But 31 days into the shutdown, he's staying out of the talks A dive into Warner's thinking + what it says about the Senate in Trump one vs. Trump two: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Why has the shutdown gone 31 days? Look at Mark Warner.

The Virginia Democrat used to be a reliable participant in bipartisan Senate talks. This time, he doesn't see the point.

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New w/ @ryrivard.bsky.social: The IRS recently filed a notice of a federal tax lien against Sen. Jim Justice and his wife: www.politico.com/news/2025/10... The IRS said it could not discuss specific tax cases. Spokespeople for Justice didn't respond to requests for comment.

IRS files tax lien against Jim Justice

The former governor, who joined the Senate in 2025, has repeatedly brushed off questions about his finances.

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News: Senate Republicans are looking at waiting until Tuesday to do the second vote on House-passed CR, per two people No final decision -- but would exert maximum pressure and also give a little more time (vs. Monday night) for a possible deal to shake loose

New w/ @nicholaswu12.bsky.social : If the White House thought its threat to fire federal workers during a government shutdown would spark a Democratic retreat, so far, it’s not happening. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Democrats dig in on shutdown after White House layoff threat

Multiple lawmakers weighed in Thursday to say they would not be cowed. GOP leaders were quieter.

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NEW: With days to go until a shutdown, Thune and Schumer aren't talking They've theoretically both opened the door but the one-time gym buddies aren't close Biggest test could come post-Sept 30 (getting out of a shutdown or locking in a year-end deal) www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

The top Senate leaders aren’t talking. That’s a bad sign for a shutdown.

The relationship between Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who have known each other for decades, has grown tense.

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