Mar 21 Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown, House to take up measure Friday By Kevin Freking, Associated Press This year's spending bills were divided into two packages. The first one cleared Congress two weeks ago, just hours before a shutdown deadline for the agencies funded through the bills. Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: WWII 'Ghost Army' members, whose mission had been secret, honored with Congressional Gold Medal By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press The Ghost Army used hundreds of soldiers to conduct about 20 battlefield deceptions in Europe. Some say the fake military movements likely saved thousands of American lives by diverting the attention of the enemy. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 8:08 Why the government funding agreement may not pass in time to avoid a shutdown By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins Much of the U.S. government is waiting to see if Congress manages to avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend. Lawmakers say they have struck a deal, but they do not have it in writing yet and they… Continue watching
Mar 20 Biden, congressional leaders announce government funding as partial shutdown approaches By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Democratic president said Tuesday he'll sign the bill package as soon as he gets it, but time is running short. Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: House GOP launches new probe of Jan. 6, starting with police response to pipe bombs By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Republicans are launching a vast reinvestigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, seeking to push the blame away from Donald Trump, who has been indicted over his actions or his supporters in the mob siege… Continue reading
Mar 12 Online influencers turn to lobbying as TikTok bill steams forward By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press It’s unclear what will happen in the Senate, where several bills aimed at banning TikTok have stalled. Continue reading
Mar 11 Biden releases budget plan that lays out his vision for a second term By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press The plan would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Continue reading
Mar 08 Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The vote gets lawmakers about halfway home in wrapping up their appropriations work for this budget year. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Continue reading
Feb 29 Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid to succeed McConnell as Senate leader By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Cornyn is citing his experience in that role in a statement to fellow senators announcing his run. But he's also trying to distinguish himself from McConnell, saying, "I believe the Senate is broken — that is not news to anyone."… Continue reading
Feb 29 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin testifies in House hearing about his hospitalization and absence By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Under fire for his secret hospital stay last month, Austin told lawmakers Thursday that the Defense Department has made changes to improve the notification process if he must transfer decision-making authorities due to illness or lack of communications. Continue reading