Biden signs a bill averting a government shutdown for now, with Israel and Ukraine aid still stalled
President Joe Biden has ended the immediate threat of a government shutdown, signing a temporary spending bill a day before
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Senate looks to speed ahead on temporary funding to avert government shutdown through the holidays
WASHINGTON — The Senate was pushing toward a swift vote Wednesday on a temporary government funding package as lawmakers sought
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Mayorkas warns of dangers to the US if it loses tools to block terrorists from using drones and WMD
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is at risk of losing key tools for preventing terrorists from using drones, chemicals or
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The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week’s showdown could be easier
WASHINGTON — The last time Congress tried to fund the government to prevent a federal shutdown, it cost House Speaker
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House Republicans look to pass two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal on Saturday to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government
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Speaker Johnson led House passage of Israel aid. But the hard part comes next in confronting Biden
WASHINGTON — As new Speaker Mike Johnson grabbed hold of the House gavel, he made a plea for Americans to
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Speaker Mike Johnson signals that Ukraine aid, coupled with border security, is next on GOP agenda
WASHINGTON — New Speaker Mike Johnson told Republican senators Wednesday that a fresh Ukraine aid package linked to U.S. border
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Republicans hope the chaos of recent weeks will become a distant memory in next year’s elections
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — “Embarrassing,” “chaotic” and “irresponsible.” And those were just the words that House Republicans used to
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Rep. Bowman of New York charged with misdemeanor, to pay fine after triggering House fire alarm
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman was charged Wednesday with a misdemeanor for triggering a fire alarm as lawmakers scrambled
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US commitment to Ukraine a central question as Biden meets with EU leaders
WASHINGTON — Saddled with a dysfunctional Congress, President Joe Biden welcomed European Union leaders to the White House on Friday
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