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U.S. House Republican leaders released a seven-week stopgap government funding bill Tuesday that’s intended to avoid a shutdown when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. But GOP leaders opted not to negotiate the legislation with Democrats, who may be needed to approve the bill in the House and will …

Congressional Republicans are returning to Washington this fall riding high from a major legislative victory — passage of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts with no Democratic support. But the triumph sets the stage for an even tougher political test in September: keeping the government open. Federal funding …

A high-stakes fight over the future location of the FBI’s headquarters halted the Senate appropriations process on Thursday, complicating efforts to pass crucial funding bills before the government shuts down on September 30. The Senate Appropriations Committee was poised to advance a major funding bill for the Commerce, Justice, and …

A new political showdown is brewing in Congress as President Donald Trump pushes Republicans to unilaterally cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved spending, a move that Senate Democrats say could derail bipartisan cooperationand risk a government shutdown this fall. With a September 30 funding deadline looming, Senate Minority Leader Chuck …

The Senate on Friday night passed a Republican-led stopgap funding bill to keep the government open, following intense debate among Democrats over whether to allow the measure to pass or risk a government shutdown. The measure cleared the Senate in a 54-46 vote, with one Republican opposing it and two …

With just days left before a government shutdown, Senate Democrats are rejecting a House-passed six-month funding bill, demanding a shorter-term solution to keep the government open. The standoff has intensified partisan divisions, leaving the fate of federal agencies uncertain as the Friday midnight deadline approaches. On Tuesday, House Republicans passed …

House Republicans approved a stopgap spending bill Tuesday that would keep the government funded for about six months, though the legislation must pass the Senate before a Friday midnight deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown. The 217-213 House vote was largely along party lines, with Democrats opposing the measure …

The U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) moves forward with a six-month funding extension that faces stiff opposition from congressional Democrats. Johnson plans to bring the bill to a House vote on Tuesday, relying solely on Republican support to pass it …

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced a short-term funding bill on Saturday designed to prevent a government shutdown at the end of next week. The bill, which would fund the government through September, is set for a vote in the House early next week, likely on Tuesday. While the bill …

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday called for Congress to abolish the debt ceiling, labeling it a “psychological” barrier and an unnecessary risk to the economy. Trump’s remarks came during a phone interview with NBC News, a day after he criticized a bipartisan short-term government funding deal. “Getting rid of the …

With just days remaining to avert a government shutdown, congressional leaders on Tuesday revealed a 1,500-page stopgap measure to keep the government funded through March 14. The new continuing resolution (CR) includes key provisions such as a one-year extension of the farm bill, $100 billion in disaster relief, and $10 …

Jimmy Williams In a bipartisan move, Congress passed a short-term funding bill on Wednesday to avert a government shutdown, removing a controversial voter ID proposal demanded by former President Donald Trump. The Senate passed the measure 78-18, shortly after the House approved it by a vote of 341-82, with all …

Jimmy Williams The House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a three-month stopgap funding bill, which would keep the federal government open until Dec. 20, preventing a looming government shutdown that could occur without congressional action by the end of September. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced the …

Jimmy Williams The House is preparing to vote on a bipartisan stopgap funding package early next week, as lawmakers aim to avoid a government shutdown before the Sept. 30 deadline. The bill, expected to be introduced after weekend negotiations, will extend current funding levels, with some adjustments, through Dec. 13. …

Jimmy Williams The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that would have temporarily funded the federal government while mandating that states require proof of citizenship to register to vote. The 220-202 vote highlighted deep divisions within the GOP and marked a key setback for Johnson …