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
Feb 13 WATCH: House GOP successfully votes to impeach Mayorkas after 1st attempt failed By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Having failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the first time, House Republicans are determined to try again Tuesday, but it's not at all certain the do-over vote will produce a better tally after last week's politically embarrassing setback. Continue reading
Feb 06 WATCH: Biden pleas for Congress to ‘show some spine’ as border security and Ukraine aid collapses By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is urging Congress to "show some spine" and stand up to Donald Trump. But Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says that a deal to pair border policy changes with $60 billion in wartime aid for Ukraine is… Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch 8:11 How the bipartisan border deal would transform the U.S. immigration system By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura The most significant immigration reform proposal in a generation is now in the hands of the Senate. The bipartisan deal would tighten asylum rules and allow for partial border shutdowns while increasing enforcement and opening some new avenues for legal… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 6:38 Sen. Murphy on border security bill: ‘This is an old-fashioned compromise’ By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens A bipartisan Senate deal to fund border security, Israel and Ukraine looks like a no-go after Republican House Speaker Johnson called it "dead on arrival." Amna Nawaz discussed the plan and its reaction with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut,… Continue watching
Feb 05 House speaker declares Senate border and Ukraine deal ‘dead on arrival’ By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The bill is a long-shot effort to overcome skepticism from Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson. But he quickly dismissed its chance of passage. Continue reading