Politics Sep 26 Congress races against time to avert government shutdown McCarthy arrived at the Capitol early Monday after a tumultuous week in which a handful of hard-right Republicans torpedoed his latest plans to advance a usually popular defense funding bill.
Politics Sep 23 The government is headed for a shutdown. Who’s affected and what happens next? The federal government is heading toward a shutdown as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. Here's a look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.
Politics Sep 22 White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday the House would return next week to start voting on the latest plan. He has just five days until the Sept. 30 deadline.
Politics Sep 21 McCarthy relents to right flank on spending cuts, but they still deliver a defeat as shutdown looms House Speaker Kevin McCarthy emerged with a spending cut plan to prevent a federal government shutdown by appeasing his hard-right flank, only to see it quickly collapse Thursday in a crushing defeat.
Politics Sep 20 Speaker McCarthy says there’s still time to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the month The California Republican is confronted with dwindling time and no sure support from his hard-right flank to avert a shutdown by the end of the month. McCarthy said Wednesday he still has time.
Politics Sep 14 Zelenskyy is expected to visit Washington as Congress debates $21 billion in aid for Ukraine His visit comes as Congress is debating President Joe Biden's request to provide providing as much as $21 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion.
Politics Sep 13 McCarthy launch of Biden impeachment inquiry into Biden appears to win over reluctant Republicans House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's sudden decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden appears to have won over even the most reluctant Republicans, and some GOP lawmakers are pushing for it to move quickly rather than drag into…
Politics Sep 05 GOP weighs impeachment inquiry as Congress tries to avert shutdown Top lawmakers in both chambers are now turning to a stopgap funding package, a typical strategy to give the lawmakers time to iron out a long-term agreement.
Politics Aug 31 Senate GOP leader McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says That word from Dr. Brian Monahan comes after he evaluated an incident Wednesday when McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. The 81-year-old McConnell remained silent for about 30 seconds during a news conference.
Politics Aug 15 AP report: McCarthy floats stopgap funding to prevent a government shutdown at the end of next month The fiscal year starts Oct. 1, when funding will be needed. The stopgap measure would fund operations into December but McCarthy needs support from Republicans who are loathe to agree as they push for steeper cuts.