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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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#continuing-resolution

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.
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#bipartisan-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.

Senate avoids government shutdown, passes funding package

The $1.2 trillion spending package was passed by the Senate after the House's approval, avoiding a government shutdown.
The bill will fund federal agencies like DHS, Defense, and Labor through September, keeping spending steady at 2023 levels with wins for both parties.

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.

Senate avoids government shutdown, passes funding package

The $1.2 trillion spending package was passed by the Senate after the House's approval, avoiding a government shutdown.
The bill will fund federal agencies like DHS, Defense, and Labor through September, keeping spending steady at 2023 levels with wins for both parties.
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#house-republicans

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.
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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.
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#politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene demands an "exorcism" of Mike Johnson's "demons" in bizarre tirade - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's extreme statement about House Speaker Mike Johnson and the government shutdown plan.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene demands an "exorcism" of Mike Johnson's "demons" in bizarre tirade - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's extreme statement about House Speaker Mike Johnson and the government shutdown plan.

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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.
#spending-bill

Biden to Convene Congressional Leaders as Partial Shutdown Looms

President Biden to convene congressional leaders on government funding and aid for Ukraine and Israel
Hard-right lawmakers are holding up the spending bill with demands for conservative policy conditions

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill, averting a government shutdown.
The bill now goes to President Joe Biden for signing, with most funds going to defense.

Biden to Convene Congressional Leaders as Partial Shutdown Looms

President Biden to convene congressional leaders on government funding and aid for Ukraine and Israel
Hard-right lawmakers are holding up the spending bill with demands for conservative policy conditions

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill, averting a government shutdown.
The bill now goes to President Joe Biden for signing, with most funds going to defense.
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#house-of-representatives

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Files a Motion to Oust House Speaker Mike Johnson

Greene filed to oust Speaker Johnson for forcing a vote on funding bills.
Gaetz opposes Greene's motion to vacate Speaker Johnson.

Johnson's Big Problem: House Republicans Lack a Governing Majority

Republicans have relied on Democrats to pass legislation to avert government shutdowns multiple times in the past year.
The Republican majority in the House is tenuous and lacks the leverage to push through significant measures without Democratic support.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Files a Motion to Oust House Speaker Mike Johnson

Greene filed to oust Speaker Johnson for forcing a vote on funding bills.
Gaetz opposes Greene's motion to vacate Speaker Johnson.

Johnson's Big Problem: House Republicans Lack a Governing Majority

Republicans have relied on Democrats to pass legislation to avert government shutdowns multiple times in the past year.
The Republican majority in the House is tenuous and lacks the leverage to push through significant measures without Democratic support.
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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.

Morning news brief

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.
#far-right-republicans

Far Right Balks as Congress Begins Push to Enact Spending Deal

Far-right Republicans are resistant to a bipartisan spending agreement, calling it unacceptable.
Speaker Mike Johnson will likely need Democratic support to pass the spending bills, but may face challenges due to policy riders.

Senate Advances Stopgap Bill to Avert a Partial Shutdown

The Senate advances a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and buy time for a broader bipartisan funding agreement.
The bill faces opposition from far-right Republicans in the House, who are refusing to back it.

Far Right Balks as Congress Begins Push to Enact Spending Deal

Far-right Republicans are resistant to a bipartisan spending agreement, calling it unacceptable.
Speaker Mike Johnson will likely need Democratic support to pass the spending bills, but may face challenges due to policy riders.

Senate Advances Stopgap Bill to Avert a Partial Shutdown

The Senate advances a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and buy time for a broader bipartisan funding agreement.
The bill faces opposition from far-right Republicans in the House, who are refusing to back it.
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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.

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.

Morning news brief

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.
#budget-agr

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.

Congressional Leaders Reach Deal on 2024 Spending to Avoid Government Shutdown

Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on overall spending levels for the current fiscal year, potentially avoiding a government shutdown.
The agreement includes additional spending cuts and rejects deep cuts to programs.
Democrats view the trade-offs made as mild, while Republicans see it as the most favorable budget agreement in over a decade.

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.

Congressional Leaders Reach Deal on 2024 Spending to Avoid Government Shutdown

Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on overall spending levels for the current fiscal year, potentially avoiding a government shutdown.
The agreement includes additional spending cuts and rejects deep cuts to programs.
Democrats view the trade-offs made as mild, while Republicans see it as the most favorable budget agreement in over a decade.
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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.

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