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With Few Wins to Highlight, House Republicans Head Home to Chase Votes

House Republicans struggle to show tangible achievements after nearly a year in control, facing criticism and internal conflict while preparing for the 2024 elections.

The Biggest Surprise of the 118th Congress

The dysfunction of the GOP's House majority has surprisingly had minimal impact on everyday Americans.

Brooklyn's Democratic leaders give viewpoints on bipartisan deal to keep government open

A bipartisan spending bill has been agreed upon to prevent a government shutdown before the new budget year begins on October 1.

Lawmakers reach deal to avoid government shutdown and add funds for Secret Service

Congress reached a short-term spending agreement to avoid a government shutdown, pushing budget decisions post-November elections.

Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December

Congressional leaders reached a short-term spending agreement to fund federal agencies for three months, averting a government shutdown before the elections.

Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December

Congress reaches a short-term agreement to fund agencies and avert a government shutdown, pushing budget decisions until after the November elections.

With Few Wins to Highlight, House Republicans Head Home to Chase Votes

House Republicans struggle to show tangible achievements after nearly a year in control, facing criticism and internal conflict while preparing for the 2024 elections.

The Biggest Surprise of the 118th Congress

The dysfunction of the GOP's House majority has surprisingly had minimal impact on everyday Americans.

Brooklyn's Democratic leaders give viewpoints on bipartisan deal to keep government open

A bipartisan spending bill has been agreed upon to prevent a government shutdown before the new budget year begins on October 1.

Lawmakers reach deal to avoid government shutdown and add funds for Secret Service

Congress reached a short-term spending agreement to avoid a government shutdown, pushing budget decisions post-November elections.

Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December

Congressional leaders reached a short-term spending agreement to fund federal agencies for three months, averting a government shutdown before the elections.

Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December

Congress reaches a short-term agreement to fund agencies and avert a government shutdown, pushing budget decisions until after the November elections.
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House to Vote on Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown

The House plans to vote on a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, relying heavily on Democratic support.

Hakeem Jeffries prepares another bailout for Mike Johnson

GOP leaders are cautiously optimistic about mustering the necessary votes to avert a government shutdown, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips Mike Johnson Over Spending, Says He's Lost The Respect' of House Republicans

Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to maintain respect among House Republicans amid frustrations over upcoming government funding decisions.

Will Johnson Pay a Price for Denying Trump a Shutdown?

House Speaker Mike Johnson quickly abandoned demands for the SAVE Act after realizing the risks of a government shutdown ahead of the election.

Republicans are defying Trump's demand to force a government shutdown before the election

Trump urged Republicans to threaten a government shutdown, which they ultimately decided against pursuing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing a continuing resolution that lacks Trump's requested voting legislation.

The Republicans' Candidate-Quality Problem

Republican leaders face challenges with candidate quality and internal party unity amidst rising tolerance for extreme rhetoric.
Mark Robinson's controversial statements reflect a shift within the GOP influenced by Trump.

House to Vote on Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown

The House plans to vote on a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, relying heavily on Democratic support.

Hakeem Jeffries prepares another bailout for Mike Johnson

GOP leaders are cautiously optimistic about mustering the necessary votes to avert a government shutdown, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips Mike Johnson Over Spending, Says He's Lost The Respect' of House Republicans

Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to maintain respect among House Republicans amid frustrations over upcoming government funding decisions.

Will Johnson Pay a Price for Denying Trump a Shutdown?

House Speaker Mike Johnson quickly abandoned demands for the SAVE Act after realizing the risks of a government shutdown ahead of the election.

Republicans are defying Trump's demand to force a government shutdown before the election

Trump urged Republicans to threaten a government shutdown, which they ultimately decided against pursuing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing a continuing resolution that lacks Trump's requested voting legislation.

The Republicans' Candidate-Quality Problem

Republican leaders face challenges with candidate quality and internal party unity amidst rising tolerance for extreme rhetoric.
Mark Robinson's controversial statements reflect a shift within the GOP influenced by Trump.
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The House G.O.P.'s Incredible Shrinking Majority

The Republican majority in the House of Representatives is shrinking due to coincidence, scandal, health issues, and political turmoil.
The GOP could soon be in a position where they can only afford a single defection on any matter if Democrats remain united.

Friday Morning Constitutional: Photo Captures Circling Surveillance Over SF During APEC

President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan temporary spending bill in San Francisco to avert a government shutdown.
A person died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-880 in Hayward.
San Francisco has surpassed the all-time record for fatal overdoses in 2023.

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The House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
Israeli forces raided Gaza's largest hospital.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Lesson in Civics' After She Tries To Use Democratic Congresswoman's Age Against Her

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene invoked Rep. Rosa DeLauro's age and suggested she is mentally diminished.
DeLauro responded by explaining the legislative process and criticizing the budget agreement.
The House passed a funding bill to avert a government shutdown, but it still needs to be passed by the Senate and signed by the president.

In His First Big Showdown, an Unyielding Conservative Yields

Speaker Mike Johnson learned the difficulty of being an uncompromising conservative hard-liner in a leadership position.
Johnson had to compromise and work with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, frustrating some allies on the right.
Johnson is seen as more aligned with the far right compared to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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In His First Big Showdown, an Unyielding Conservative Yields

Speaker Mike Johnson learned that being an uncompromising conservative hard-liner is more difficult in a leadership role than as a backbencher.
Johnson had to bow to the reality that far-right spending proposals would not become law in a divided government.
Republicans supported Johnson's compromise to avoid a government shutdown, but some still see him as more aligned with the far right compared to previous speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Democrats Signal Openness to Plan to Avert Shutdown as Republicans Balk

Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to avert a government shutdown is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans.
Democratic opposition to the proposal is softening, indicating potential bipartisan approval.
The proposal includes funding federal agencies into early 2024 with staggered deadlines and avoids a debate over wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine.

Johnson Pitches Bill to Avert Government Shutdown That Faces an Uncertain Fate

House Republican proposes convoluted plan to avert government shutdown by extending funding for some agencies until late January and others through early February
Conservative House Republicans demand spending cuts and Democrats question staggered funding and deep spending cuts

In His First Big Showdown, an Unyielding Conservative Yields

Speaker Mike Johnson learned that being an uncompromising conservative hard-liner is more difficult in a leadership role than as a backbencher.
Johnson had to bow to the reality that far-right spending proposals would not become law in a divided government.
Republicans supported Johnson's compromise to avoid a government shutdown, but some still see him as more aligned with the far right compared to previous speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Democrats Signal Openness to Plan to Avert Shutdown as Republicans Balk

Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to avert a government shutdown is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans.
Democratic opposition to the proposal is softening, indicating potential bipartisan approval.
The proposal includes funding federal agencies into early 2024 with staggered deadlines and avoids a debate over wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine.

Johnson Pitches Bill to Avert Government Shutdown That Faces an Uncertain Fate

House Republican proposes convoluted plan to avert government shutdown by extending funding for some agencies until late January and others through early February
Conservative House Republicans demand spending cuts and Democrats question staggered funding and deep spending cuts
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