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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Schumer challenges Johnson to 'step up' ahead of Friday shutdown cliff
House Republicans need more time to finalize legislation, potential for government shutdown if appropriations bills aren't passed in time.
Negotiations over cuts to agriculture programs, restrictions on USDA spending, and policy riders like mail delivery of abortion pills are key points of contention.
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.
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.
Schumer challenges Johnson to 'step up' ahead of Friday shutdown cliff
House Republicans need more time to finalize legislation, potential for government shutdown if appropriations bills aren't passed in time.
Negotiations over cuts to agriculture programs, restrictions on USDA spending, and policy riders like mail delivery of abortion pills are key points of contention.
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.
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.
Johnson Scraps Vote on Spending Extension Amid Bipartisan Resistance
Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in garnering support for a stopgap funding bill, jeopardizing efforts to avert a government shutdown.
America might be headed for a government shutdown (again)
Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a funding bill, risking a government shutdown amid party divisions and external pressures on election security measures.
CLOSE IT DOWN!!!' Trump Tells Republicans to Shut the Government Unless They Get Assurances' On His Debunked Voter Fraud Claims
Trump urges Republicans to put budget negotiations on hold until voter fraud claims are addressed, undermining trust in elections and risking government shutdown.
Mike Johnson's coming surrender on the government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson's struggles continue as he navigates GOP resistance to funding proposals, pushing towards a bipartisan solution despite internal party tensions.
Mike Johnson's shutdown strategy is crumbling
House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to secure sufficient votes for his government shutdown bill amid internal dissent and united Democratic opposition.
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.
Johnson Scraps Vote on Spending Extension Amid Bipartisan Resistance
Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in garnering support for a stopgap funding bill, jeopardizing efforts to avert a government shutdown.
America might be headed for a government shutdown (again)
Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a funding bill, risking a government shutdown amid party divisions and external pressures on election security measures.
CLOSE IT DOWN!!!' Trump Tells Republicans to Shut the Government Unless They Get Assurances' On His Debunked Voter Fraud Claims
Trump urges Republicans to put budget negotiations on hold until voter fraud claims are addressed, undermining trust in elections and risking government shutdown.
Mike Johnson's coming surrender on the government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson's struggles continue as he navigates GOP resistance to funding proposals, pushing towards a bipartisan solution despite internal party tensions.
Mike Johnson's shutdown strategy is crumbling
House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to secure sufficient votes for his government shutdown bill amid internal dissent and united Democratic opposition.
Scoop: Schumer and Biden staffers race to beat Trump's judge confirmation record
Biden's administration is racing against time to confirm judiciary appointments before potential loss of power in 2025.
A Fake Narrative Could Drive a Real Government Shutdown
Republicans are attempting to leverage false claims of illegal voting to influence election outcomes and government funding negotiations, risking a shutdown.
US Congressional leaders reach spending bill agreement to avert government shutdown
Congress is preparing to approve the last package of spending legislation to avoid a government shutdown.
Details of the funding deal, including for the Department of Homeland Security, have not been disclosed.
House Republicans Threaten Government Shutdown in Push for Anti-Trans Policies
House Freedom Caucus threatens government shutdown over policies including bans on gender-affirming care and Planned Parenthood funding.
Republicans pushing for inclusion of policies restricting gender-affirming care and abortion in government spending bills.
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.
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Justice Department report finds failures in response to the Uvalde attack.
Congress averts a government shutdown by passing another short-term funding bill.
Iran attacks add to tension in the region.
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DeSantis beats Haley in Iowa Caucus
Potential government shutdown on Friday
Are far-right Republicans in the House about to sink Mike Johnson's speakership?
Mike Johnson's background as an anti-LGBTQ+ crusader and flirtation with Christian nationalism made him a favored choice for speaker of the House, but he is now facing challenges from the far-right members of the House demanding budget cuts or a shutdown of the federal government.
Johnson is in a no-win situation as he negotiates a deal with Democrats to avoid government shutdown, facing pushback from the right and the automatic rejection of their demands by the Democratic-controlled Senate.
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.
Top Congressional leaders prepare for votes on a stop-gap spending bill
Congressional leaders have agreed on a short term spending bill to extend current funding levels through March 1 and March 8.
The bill will give lawmakers more time to write and pass year-long spending bills and avoid a government shutdown.
Right Wing Pressures Johnson to Abandon Spending Deal to Avert Shutdown
Ultraconservative Republicans are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to abandon the spending deal he struck with Democrats and propose deeper spending cuts.
Republicans are demanding a severe crackdown on immigration as part of any government funding measure.
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Judges push back on Trump's immunity claim
Defense Secretary Austin suffered complications from prostate cancer surgery
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.
Up First briefing: Congress announces new spending deal; Lloyd Austin's hospital stay
Congressional leaders reached an agreement to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.
Some Republicans are upset with the spending deal and wanted more policy concessions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daywatch: Our holiday theater list
Support Chicago theater during the holiday season.