Thomas Shelter

Thomas Shelter has been a keen follower of US politics for over two decades. His reporting for Congress.net primarily focuses on legislation, party politics, and business news.

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‘Let’s Keep Negotiating’: Senator James Lankford Predicts US Government Will Re-Open Before Thanksgiving

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma believes the ongoing U.S. government shutdown will end before Thanksgiving, despite continuing political deadlock. During an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, host Kristen Welker asked whether the government would reopen in time for the holiday. “Oh yes,” Lankford replied. When pressed, he doubled down: “I do, and it absolutely…

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Democrats Win Key Races as Affordability Becomes Central Issue After 3% September Inflation Report

President Trump and congressional Democrats are clashing over affordability following major Democratic victories in New Jersey and Virginia governor races. Democrats flipped state legislative seats in traditionally red districts, reclaiming areas that had moved rightward. Political analysts cite voter concern over the rising cost of living as a key factor. The consumer price index showed…

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Chicago Fed President Goolsbee Urges Caution on Rate Cuts Amid ‘Foggy’ Data Blackout

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has urged a cautious approach to further interest rate cuts as the U.S. central bank continues to navigate a period without official government data due to the ongoing federal shutdown. Speaking to CNBC on Thursday, Goolsbee said the absence of official inflation figures “accentuates” his preference for restraint when…

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Why False Rumours of Prince Harry’s Daughter Having Passed Away Spread Online

False rumours of Prince Harry’s daughter having passed away spread rapidly online recently. In recent months, rumours have circulated online claiming that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten‑Windsor, has passed away. These claims have appeared across social media, blogs, and gossip websites. They suggest a tragic event has occurred, yet there…

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