Politics Mar 08 House Republicans unveil spending bill likely to draw opposition from Democrats Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is teeing up the bill for a vote on Tuesday despite the lack of buy-in from Democrats, essentially daring them to vote against it and risk a shutdown. He also is betting that Republicans can muscle…
Politics Mar 06 WATCH: House censures Rep. Al Green for disruption during Trump speech The resolution against Green was approved in a mostly party-line vote of 224-198. Ten Democrats voted for it; no Republicans voted against it.
Politics Feb 28 What to know as the deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown creeps closer With Republicans now in charge of the White House and President Donald Trump sidestepping Congress on previous funding decisions, a more contentious dynamic has emerged during negotiations, raising questions about whether lawmakers will avoid a shutdown this time.
Politics Feb 25 WATCH: House Republicans pass their budget resolution, crucial step toward delivering Trump agenda The vote late Tuesday evening is a crucial step toward delivering what he's called his "big, beautiful bill," with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts.
Politics Feb 21 Senate Republicans approve budget framework over Democratic objections after all-night vote Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote.
Politics Feb 20 WATCH: McConnell announces he won’t seek reelection to Senate, calls serving ‘honor of a lifetime’ The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027.
Politics Feb 19 WATCH: Senate debates Republican budget proposal, support of Trump’s policy agenda Back on track, Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House's mass deportations and border security agenda after Vice President JD Vance gave a green light to proceed despite a morning dust-up caused by President Donald…
Politics Feb 18 Looking to slash Medicaid funding, Republicans consider cutting billions of dollars Over the next decade, Republican lawmakers could try to siphon billions of dollars from the nearly-free health care coverage offered to the poorest Americans.
Politics Feb 12 As Musk hammers the government, Republicans stir with quiet objections While Democrats have been speaking out against President Donald Trump's federal cuts, Republicans are just beginning to stir.
Politics Feb 07 Senate GOP unveils $340 billion budget plan with Trump’s deportation and defense funds, as House stalls Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledges his own chamber's plan will slip into the weekend but insists it has just a few details to iron out.