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 07 House Republicans pass bill to detain migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The legislation would also allow states to sue the federal government for crimes committed by immigrants who enter the country illegally. Continue reading
Mar 03 House and Senate leaders reach deal on 6 spending bills in push to avoid partial shutdown By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Congressional leaders on Sunday came out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies, a step forward in a long overdue funding process beset by sharp political divisions between the two parties as well… Continue reading
Feb 29 Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buying more time for final spending agreement By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The extension averts a shutdown for parts of the federal government that would otherwise have kicked in at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Continue reading
Feb 29 The House approves another short-term extension to avoid a shutdown. Senators are up next to vote By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The legislation approved Thursday will allow Congress to avoid a shutdown for parts of the federal government set to kick in Saturday. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later in the day. Continue reading
Feb 28 Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown, but Ukraine aid stalls By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Under the plan, Congress would temporarily extend funding for one set of federal agencies through March 8 and for another through March 22. It is contingent on Republicans and Democrats agreeing to a broader funding plan for the remainder of… Continue reading
Feb 27 Biden urges congressional leaders to avoid a shutdown and send aid to Ukraine and Israel By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press “The need is urgent,” President Joe Biden said of the Ukraine aid. “The consequences of inaction every day in Ukraine are dire."… Continue reading
Feb 25 Biden invites top congressional leaders to meet and discuss Ukraine, government funding By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as averting a looming government shutdown next month, according to a White House official. Continue reading
Feb 20 FBI investigates after letter with white powder sent to House Speaker Johnson’s Louisiana church By Associated Press Authorities have not said who the letter was addressed to or what they believe the white powder to be. Continue reading
Feb 14 GOP Speaker Johnson says House won’t be ‘rushed’ to approve aid for Ukraine as $95 billion package stalls By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senators overwhelmingly approved the package on a bipartisan vote this week, but it's fate is now uncertain in the House. Continue reading