Politics Sep 29 Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Sep 26 Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands Thune says Democrats are going to have to "dial back" their demands to immediately extend health insurance subsidies and reverse the health care policies Republicans passed over the summer. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Sep 19 WATCH: Johnson speaks after House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown Prospects looked dimmer in the Senate, where the two parties show no signs of budging on the matter. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Sep 17 Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdown House Republicans unveiled the spending bill Tuesday. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 Podcasters and influencers covered under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ plan The Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of jobs exempt from income tax on tips, including food service, concierge, and salon workers. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Sep 01 Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on President Donald Trump's nominations. Continue reading
Jul 17 Study says Trump’s proposed time limit for low-income housing most likely to affect working families and children By Sally Ho, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press The study suggests a proposed two-year time limit on federal housing subsidies could affect as many as 1.4 million households in public housing and Section 8 programs. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Pentagon has given Trump possible options for Israel-Iran conflict, Hegseth tells Senate panel By Tara Copp, David Klepper, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was providing options to President Donald Trump as he decides next steps on Iran but would not say whether the military was planning to assist with Israeli strikes, an action… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Hegseth testifies on Pentagon budget as Marines join National Guard in Los Angeles By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his decision to order troops to provide security during federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, telling senators on Wednesday it's about “maintaining law and order.”… Continue reading
Jun 03 Read Trump’s memo asking Congress to take back approved funding for foreign aid, PBS, NPR By Steff Staples President Donald Trump asked Congress on Tuesday to take back $9.4 billion in federal funding for foreign aid, the State Department and public media. Continue reading