Timing up in the air for Congress to vote on spending bill as government shutdown looms
Republican lawmakers have indicated the House could vote on another CR proposal on Friday to avert a looming partial government shutdown, but the timing remains uncertain. Representative Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, told reporters outside Speaker Mike Johnson's office that lawmakers were “very close to an agreement” and a vote could take place that morning. suggested […]
Swalwell says Congress is last defense against 'unleashed' Trump administration
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) suggested Friday that Congress could protect itself from an “unleashed” Trump administration. Swalwell warned: 'Trump is laying the groundwork for an unleashed regime' in an editorial An article published by MSNBC cited past statements by President-elect Trump, including vows to retaliate against perceived political opponents and a history of feuds in […]
Camp Lejeune victims dealt setback in Congress
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US government shutdown: Congress scrambles to agree funding deal before deadline – live updates | Donald Trump
US government shutdown looms as House rejects funding bill Good morning, U.S. Politics readers. The U.S. government faces an imminent shutdown after the House of Representatives rejected a bill late Thursday that would have agreed to a temporary funding deal just before a key deadline. The House of Representatives voted 174-235 to approve pro-Trump policy […]
Fmr RNC Comms Director Pins Congress’ ‘Failure’ On Botched ‘Working Appropriations Process’
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) communications director Douglas Hay said on Fox News Thursday that Congress' failure to pass an amended spending bill was due to a failure in the “administrative appropriations process.” House Republicans seek to force a vote on amendments to spending bill We're screwed On Thursday night, dozens of Republicans voted against […]
Inquiry launched in Peru after alleged prostitution ring uncovered in Congress | Peru
Peruvian prosecutors are investigating a voting sex scandal in the country's parliament after uncovering an alleged prostitution ring inside the widely hated chamber. The investigation began after hired hitmen fired more than 40 shots into a taxi carrying 27-year-old parliamentary lawyer Andrea Vidal in Lima earlier this month. She died from her injuries in the […]
Republicans reportedly planning to follow through on Matt Gaetz threat to expose sex harassment hush fund for Congress
A group of Republicans is reportedly planning to carry out threats against former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz after he voted to release a report into sex trafficking allegations against him. Gates resigned from the House of Representatives after members of Congress expressed concerns about President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of him as U.S. attorney general. Gates […]
North Carolina Lawmakers Demand Congress Pass Disaster Aid Before Leaving Town
Two Republican senators are pushing for relief for constituents suffering from the devastating hurricane and are calling on Congress to pass disaster aid before they leave town for the Christmas holidays. North Carolina Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd were devastated by Hurricanes Helen and Milton before lawmakers were scheduled to leave town over […]
Is Congress headed toward a government shutdown?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is scrambling to put together a new funding bill after prominent Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump and MAGA allies, blocked Johnson's first continuing resolution. Funding deadlines are approaching, and a government shutdown is becoming more likely. Mr Johnson announced the original CR on Tuesday night, after several delays in negotiations. The […]
Trump reportedly calls for eliminating debt ceiling amid chaos in Congress over his disapproval of spending deal – live | US politics
President Trump calls for lifting the debt ceiling, further complicating negotiations – Report Just a few hours ago donald trump He rejected a tentative deal in Congress to keep the government funded through the first months of his term and called on lawmakers to raise the country's borrowing limit in a new compromise. Now, the […]