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.
Politics Aug 03 Testimony from Hunter Biden associate provides new insight into business dealings Republicans on Thursday released the transcript of an interview with Devon Archer, who was Hunter Biden's business partner.
Politics Jul 18 House Republicans propose ambitious reforestation plan in response to climate change Republicans remain opposed to government action to force emissions reductions. Instead, they have embraced the idea of planting a trillion trees.
Politics Jun 01 Senate votes to avoid a default, sends debt ceiling bill to Biden The compromise package negotiated between Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy leaves neither Republicans nor Democrats fully pleased with the outcome.
Politics Jun 01 WATCH: Senate approves bipartisan debt ceiling bill The result, after weeks of hard-fought budget negotiations, shelves the volatile debt ceiling issue that risked upending the U.S. and global economy until 2025 after the next presidential election.
Politics May 31 House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends deal to Senate Despite deep disappointment from hard-right Republicans that budget cuts don't go far enough, it was approved on a bipartisan House vote with Democrats. The Senate is expected to act quickly by the end of the week.
Politics May 31 WATCH: McCarthy holds news conference on Fiscal Responsibility Act The hard-fought deal pleased few, but lawmakers assessed it was better than the alternative — a devastating economic upheaval if Congress failed to act.
Politics May 31 WATCH: House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote.