Nov 15 Watch 7:28 GOP Rep. Gallagher discusses government funding debate and competition with China By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman As President Biden prepared for his meeting with Chinese President Xi in San Francisco, lawmakers in Washington were sorting out a plan to prevent a government shutdown. The House passed a temporary funding patch Tuesday with Republicans divided and Democrats… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 7:14 Speaker Johnson faces first major challenge as government shutdown deadline looms By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz On Capitol Hill, tensions boiled over just days ahead of a potential government shutdown. But there is hope of avoiding that, as the House passed its budget bandaid to keep funding flowing a few more months. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Nov 12 House Republicans propose two-step funding package to avoid partial government shutdown By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal on Saturday to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2. Continue reading
Nov 08 House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as impeachment inquiry ramps back up By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Wednesday's subpoenas are the most aggressive step yet by Republicans in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by Democrats that's testing the reach of congressional oversight powers. Continue reading
Nov 07 Treasury Secretary Yellen says Republican-proposed IRS funding cut in exchange for Israel aid is ‘irresponsible’ By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The IRS commissioner says for the agency to keep building on its customer service and enforcement priorities it needs a reliable funding stream. Continue reading
Oct 26 Mike Johnson may be the new House speaker, but he faces old Republican challenges ahead By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Republican Mike Johnson is the new speaker of the House, but the ally of Donald Trump inherits many of the same political problems that have tormented past GOP leaders. Continue reading
Oct 25 Mike Johnson elected House speaker on first ballot with support from all Republicans By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republican congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected House speaker. Republicans eagerly voted to give Johnson the gavel on Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 24 Republicans nominate Tom Emmer for House speaker going into third vote By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House speaker will need to accomplish the seemingly impossible job of uniting the GOP majority. Continue reading
Oct 24 GOP House speaker race crowded as Republicans prepare to vote again By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republicans gathered late in the evening Monday to hear quick speeches from the congressmen seeking the job, elevator pitches ahead of Tuesday's internal party voting. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: House convenes as Republicans pick Emmer as latest speaker candidate By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press While Emmer won a simple majority in a roll call behind closed doors — 117 votes — he lost more than two dozen Republicans, leaving him far short of what will be needed during a House floor tally ahead. Continue reading