House Democrats threatened to prolong the partial government shutdown, which began Saturday, after signaling they would not support a fast-tracked vote on the Senate-passed funding measure. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries informed Speaker Mike Johnson that Republicans' plan to expedite the legislation on Monday evening would likely fail, according to multiple House GOP sources who spoke with Fox News Digital.
The Senate had previously voted to separate funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after reaching a deal with the White House, according to ABC News. However, Jeffries confirmed the Democrats' position in an interview Saturday on MSNOW, indicating the shutdown was expected to last longer than initially anticipated.
Meanwhile, in other news, President Donald Trump was reportedly pushing forward with plans for a massive triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., intended to mark America's 250th anniversary. The White House, in a statement to Fox News Digital, described the monument as a central part of Trump's legacy and vision. They stated the arch would become "one of the most iconic landmarks in the world." Critics, however, warned that the structure could visually dominate nearby memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial.
Also making headlines was the release of the documentary "Melania," detailing the 20 days leading up to President Trump's second term. The film earned $8 million at the box office in its opening weekend, marking the best documentary debut in over a decade, according to reports. The Hollywood Reporter noted that "Melania" was expected to finish third behind the horror films "Iron Lung" and Rachel McAdams' "Send Help," but ahead of Jason Statham's "Shelter." Amazon reportedly paid $75 million for the distribution rights.
In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Stanley Richards as commissioner of the Department of Correction. Richards, a former inmate who served time in the 1980s for robbery, became the first formerly incarcerated person to hold the position. "Stanley will make history in this role as the first ever formerly incarcerated person to serve as commissioner," Mamdani said at a press event on Saturday, adding, "I will turn to Stanley as we work to build a city." The appointment comes as Mamdani's administration pushes a rehabilitation-focused overhaul of corrections, with Rikers Island remaining under federal oversight.
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