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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 US economy could get hit by a double whammy on September 30, if 2 major negotiations are not hammered out

Congress must pass a stopgap bill by September 30 to prevent a partial government shutdown and economic impact ahead of the 2024 election.
East Coast and Gulf Coast ports face closure if a union contract is not renegotiated by September 30.

The Biggest Surprise of the 118th Congress

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

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.

Mike Johnson's SAVE Act Stunt May Shut Down the Government

Political maneuvering is essential in Congress, especially in a divided government, leading to constant negotiation over stopgap spending deals.

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 US economy could get hit by a double whammy on September 30, if 2 major negotiations are not hammered out

Congress must pass a stopgap bill by September 30 to prevent a partial government shutdown and economic impact ahead of the 2024 election.
East Coast and Gulf Coast ports face closure if a union contract is not renegotiated by September 30.

The Biggest Surprise of the 118th Congress

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

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.

Mike Johnson's SAVE Act Stunt May Shut Down the Government

Political maneuvering is essential in Congress, especially in a divided government, leading to constant negotiation over stopgap spending deals.

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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Funding deal reached as Congress races to avert shutdown

Non-defense budgets would remain flat, while military programs see a 3 percent increase.
The funding accord is higher than what fiscal conservatives have demanded, risking a government shutdown.

Senate leaders race to pass stopgap spending bill before potential snowstorm

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer anticipate the passage of a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown.
The Senate is expected to pass the measure on Thursday, followed by the House.

The government funding fight is about to flare again

Lawmakers are working towards a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown.
Both parties are wary of a shutdown or a full-year patch that keeps federal funding static.

WSJ editorial board calls on Republicans to reach a border deal

House Republicans demand stricter border policies and threaten a government shutdown without action.
Democrats are waking up to the political harm of not changing incentives to the asylum system.

Johnson faces conservative blowback over latest spending patch

Some House Republicans are opposing a continuing resolution and demanding action on border policy.
There is disagreement among Republicans about whether shutting down the government is a tactically sound move to push for border security.

Johnson's Spending Plan Falters, Facing Resistance From Both Parties

Speaker Mike Johnson's funding plan faces significant internal Republican divisions, complicating efforts to prevent a government shutdown.

Funding deal reached as Congress races to avert shutdown

Non-defense budgets would remain flat, while military programs see a 3 percent increase.
The funding accord is higher than what fiscal conservatives have demanded, risking a government shutdown.

Senate leaders race to pass stopgap spending bill before potential snowstorm

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer anticipate the passage of a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown.
The Senate is expected to pass the measure on Thursday, followed by the House.

The government funding fight is about to flare again

Lawmakers are working towards a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown.
Both parties are wary of a shutdown or a full-year patch that keeps federal funding static.

WSJ editorial board calls on Republicans to reach a border deal

House Republicans demand stricter border policies and threaten a government shutdown without action.
Democrats are waking up to the political harm of not changing incentives to the asylum system.

Johnson faces conservative blowback over latest spending patch

Some House Republicans are opposing a continuing resolution and demanding action on border policy.
There is disagreement among Republicans about whether shutting down the government is a tactically sound move to push for border security.

Johnson's Spending Plan Falters, Facing Resistance From Both Parties

Speaker Mike Johnson's funding plan faces significant internal Republican divisions, complicating efforts to prevent a government shutdown.
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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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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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
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