The Senate is now formally on course to avert a government shutdown
Washington is now fully set to avert a government shutdown after an up and down week that saw House Republicans offering a united front that cornered resistant Democrats. A key procedural vote in the US Senate Friday evening to end debate on a continuing resolution (CR) ensured a final vote in the hours ahead,
What's in the GOP’s Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert a Government Shutdown?
The Senate is set to vote today on a House GOP stopgap bill to fund the government until September. Given the GOP’s 53-seat Senate majority and already one pledged no vote from the caucus, at least eight Democrats will have to come out in support of the bill for it to pass.
Democrats Clear Way for GOP Funding Bill, Ending Threat of Government Shutdown
The party had been torn between pushing back against President Trump and triggering a shutdown with unknown consequences.
Senate Democrats oppose spending bill as possible government shutdown nears. What to know
Several Senate Democrats have said they will not vote in favor of the current spending bill, raising the chances of a possible government shutdown.
House GOP Conference Chair: Democrats responsible for potential government shutdown
House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain accuses Democrats of having a “temper tantrum” about Pres. Trump and tells Wolf Blitzer a potential government “shutdown is on them.”
Top Senate Democrat to vote in favour of Republican bill to avert government shutdown
Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the US Senate, said he would support a Republican stop-gap funding bill, increasing the likelihood that Congress will avoid the risk of a government shutdown. There was a risk that President Donald Trump and close adviser Elon Musk would use a shutdown — which will take place early on Saturday if a funding measure is not passed — as an executive power grab,
Barely: House GOP passes government funding bill without help from Democrats
House Republicans this week passed a government funding bill 217-213 without assistance from Democrats, losing only one vote from Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats.
Senate Clears Way for GOP Spending Bill as Shutdown Threat Ebbs
The Senate moved forward with a Republican spending plan in a crucial vote that effectively swept away the threat of a US ...
US House speaker urges lawmakers to avoid town hall meetings
Some of the meetings have turned into angry confrontations over Trump's moves to fire federal workers and defund government ...
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US House speaker says Congress to investigate attacks against Tesla owners, vehicles
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, DOGE committee members demand federal investigation into 'recent wave of organized ...
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils bill to avoid government shutdown and beef up defense spending
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday unveiled a short-term funding bill that would keep federal agencies funded through September and fend off the looming government shutdown.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans are at odds over January 6 investigation
Republicans are at a standstill over their investigation relitigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, with House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republican leading the effort disagreeing ...
How To Watch Donald Trump's Joint Address to US Congress
Trump's address will be shown on the broadcast and streaming platforms of a number of networks, including CBS, ABC, MSNBC, ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff arrested for DUI after Trump’s speech to Congress
Capitol Police arrested House Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff Tuesday night for allegedly driving under the influence. Hayden Haynes, who has worked with the Louisiana Republican for ...
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US House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff arrested for 'driving under influence' after Donald Trump's speech
US House Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested for suspected DUI after backing into a parked police vehicle following President Trump's address to Congress.
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US House Speaker says Zelenskyy may have to resign
US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday, 2 March that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "needs to come to his senses and return to the negotiating table with gratitude, or someone ...
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US House speaker's chief of staff arrested on DUI charge after Trump speech
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Republican Maine lawmaker sues House speaker over censure for post on transgender athlete
A Republican lawmaker in Maine has sued the state's Democratic House speaker over her censure that followed a social media ...