Politics Dec 12 Congress prepares resolution for one week of funding to avoid government shutdown Congress will likely have to fund the government for one week to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Politics Dec 08 House passes defense bill ending COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House. The bill approved Thursday directs Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to rescind his 2021 order requiring COVID vaccination.
Politics Dec 07 WATCH: Pentagon gives briefing as Congress prepares to rescind COVID vaccine mandate for troops Congress’ move to eliminate the Pentagon mandate that all U.S. service members get the COVID-19 vaccine delivers a victory for lawmakers and troops who oppose getting the shot.
Politics Dec 01 Senate votes to avert freight rail strike amid economic concern Legislation to avert a freight rail strike in the United States is headed to President Joe Biden's desk. A bill to avoid the strike won final approval Thursday, clearing the Senate in a bipartisan vote.
Economy Dec 01 Biden administration urges Senate to act amid looming rail worker strike The Biden administration is saying the U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don't pass legislation this week to avert a freight rail worker strike.
Economy Nov 30 House votes to avert looming rail worker strike, impose deal on unions Congress is moving urgently to head off the looming U.S. rail strike. The bill would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved.
Politics Nov 30 WATCH: John Kirby speaks on the condition of American detainees in Russia Kirby said the United States has not been able to get information from Moscow about Whelan and addressed the issue after Whelan's family reported they had not heard from Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive, since Nov. 23.
Politics Nov 29 The new House GOP committee chairs and their investigations of the Biden administration House Republicans are promising aggressive oversight of the Biden administration once they assume the majority next year.
Politics Sep 30 Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown, aid Ukraine President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine.
Politics Sep 30 House approves bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine The bill provides more than $12.3 billion in Ukraine-related aid. The money will go to provide training, equipment and logistics support for the Ukraine military, help Ukraine's government provide basic services to its citizens.