Mike Johnson readies for government shutdown fight as Democrats hold out for concessions
Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to avoid government shutdown next week by stripping away enough democratic support for the funding bill without cutting the spending demanded by Hardline Gopers. But so far, Democrats are not tired of them. We see a potential federal suspension as our greatest hope of drawing concessions from Republicans over the coming […]
Shutdown clock ticks with Trump set to address Congress
Shutdown clocks are ticking down Capitol Hill as lawmakers seek to fund the government by the looming March 14th deadline. “We work hard to fulfill our responsibility to keep the government open,” speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on NBC's “Meet the Press” on Sunday. Scramble to Keep Washington's Lights – Though it is expected to […]
Live updates: Trump-Zelensky clash, funding to avoid shutdown on lawmakers' minds
The public dispute with Ukrainian President Voldimir Zelensky has halted hopes for a signed mineral agreement, splitting the world and Washington over their support for both of them. Trump's former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will discuss the history of our involvement in previous negotiations as Ukrainian ally when he appeared on Fox News' Sunday […]
Trump backs idea of ‘clean’ continuing resolution as government shutdown looms
With the prospect of a government shutdown in mid-March approaching, President Donald Trump has approved the idea of an ongoing resolution to fund the government until the end of September. “As usual, sleepy Joe Biden has left us with total disruption. The budget from last year is not finished yet. We are working very hard […]
Congress plays blame game as government shutdown threat inches closer
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are preparing to take responsibility for a potential partial government shutdown next month, despite negotiations to avoid pitfalls. “The federal government will run out of money on March 14th. Republicans who will control Congress and decide whether or not the government will close will bring about one of the worst budget […]
76ers star shutdown: Joel Embiid sidelined for rest of NBA season
Joel Embiid's stellar 2022-23 season, culminating in the NBA MVP honors Philadelphia 76ers center, appears to be a distant memory. His 7-footer professional basketball career has been hampered by injuries, and knee issues have contributed to his latest setback. On Friday, the Six announced that a left knee injury would force the seven NBA All-stars […]
Conservative calls to codify DOGE cuts complicate path to avoiding shutdown
The increase in calls among Hardline House conservatives to incorporate cuts to reduce in government funding bills developed by the government's Department of Efficiency (DOGE) complicates efforts to avoid shutdowns two weeks before the looming deadline. The plea is poised to hold speaker Mike Johnson (r-la.) in a tricky, but familiar position that manages his […]
Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds
Congressional negotiators who will compete to avoid government shutdowns next month appear to have hit a wall over the question of whether to limit Trump's powers and limit money spending. On one side of that disparity is a democratic old-time customer who has already hammered the White House for refusing to support a program previously […]
Republicans dig in heels against restricting Trump powers in shutdown talks
Top Republicans are digging their heels against limiting President Trump's authority in negotiations with Democrats as both sides struggle to get contracts to avoid government shutdowns next month. House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told reporters Wednesday that there remains a “substantial difference” between the parties, who are staring at the March 14 deadline, […]
Johnson says deal to avert shutdown will probably be 'clean,' without DOGE cuts
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that a suspension to avoid government shutdowns next month would be “inevitable” and that it would be as “clean” as possible as both sides struggle for weeks to strike a full-year funding agreement. “It appears inevitable at this point,” Johnson was pressed for the prospect of a six-month stop, […]