Washington — Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Lawmakers have until the end of the day on Friday, March 14, […]
Washington — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that she plans to use the “broad and extensive” authorities of her role to follow through on President Trump’s promises. “I plan to use every single one of them
Washington — House Republicans unveiled a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September on Saturday, setting up a vote next week on the measure that would avert a government shutdown. But with just a week before the deadline,
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Washington — An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that was sent to lawmakers this week showed that budget goals outlined in a House GOP plan could not be reached without reducing spending on Medicaid, clashing with commitments from Republicans not to
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Washington — House Republicans are pursuing a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, looking to shore up support for the continuing resolution with less than 10 days to prevent a government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson has outlined
New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives to testify at a hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 5, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski / Getty Images The embattled mayor of New York City defended the city’s approach to
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Washington — President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress was quickly interrupted Tuesday night, as Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas stood and shouted in protest when Mr. Trump began touting his victory in the 2024 election. Green was quickly
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Washington — President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, marking the first time he will speak before both chambers since he returned to office six weeks ago. Presidents typically address a joint session of Congress early in their
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Washington — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after the contentious Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “All President Zelensky had to do
Washington — Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s joint address to Congress next week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday. “Nothing short of a rising star in our party — she’s dedicated
