Mary Clare Jalonick, Author at Mississippi Free Press

Chuck Schumer walking in the U.S. Capitol building with several reporters in the background

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Vote to Halt Iran War Fails in US Senate Amid Republican Opposition

by Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Associated Press March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Senate Republicans voted down a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.

President Trump seated in the Oval Office, listening

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Democrats, White House Strike Spending Deal That Would Avoid Government Shutdown

by Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Seung Min Kim and Associated Press January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Chuck Schumer, holding a file open in a room

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Democrats Block Funding Bills, Demand Restrictions on ICE as Negotiations to Avert Shutdown Continue

by Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim, Kevin Freking and Associated Press January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

John Thune speaking at a podium in the Capitol building. John Barrasso is to his left.

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Senate Rejects Extension of Health Care Subsidies, Risking Higher Costs for Millions of Americans

by Mary Clare Jalonick and Associated Press December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

John Thune standing with several senators in the Capitol building

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Chances Dwindling for Renewal of Health Care Subsidies as Republicans Demand Abortion Restrictions

by Mary Clare Jalonick and Associated Press December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

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Democratic Defectors Help GOP Senate Pass Bill to End Shutdown, Sending it to House

by Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and Associated Press November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

a photo shows Chuck Schumer standing in front of a sign that has a picture of the trump and the words "Don't even bother dealing with them" -Donald Trump

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Democrats Reach Deal With GOP to Reopen Government With Promise for Later Vote on ACA Tax Credits

by Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro and Associated Press November 9, 2025November 10, 2025

President Donald Trump speaking at a podium in the White House

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On Day 36, the Government Shutdown Is Now the Longest Ever and Trump Wants the Filibuster Ended

by Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Associated Press November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Three people at a table handling food supplies, with two women looking at a shelf and one man holding a gray plastic bag. A cardboard box with food supplies is on the table.

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Talks to End Shutdown Intensify as Trump Threatens to Halt SNAP Food Aid

by Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Associated Press November 4, 2025November 4, 2025