The House of Representatives advanced a bill to end the government shutdown through a key test vote on Wednesday and will weigh the measure itself later this evening.
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Johnson orders lawmakers back to DC ‘right now’ as shutdown sparks travel chaos
Speaker Mike Johnson cited the ongoing chaos at U.S. airports in a stark warning to House lawmakers on both sides Monday.
Reckoning looms for politicians as longest government shutdown persists
Government shutdown enters day 39 as Congress faces political reckoning with both parties at risk of voter backlash over failed negotiations and mounting consequences.
Trump: Give Americans ‘Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars’ Back, ‘Terminate’ Obamacare
President Donald Trump on Saturday morning proposed that Senate Republicans scrap Obamacare, which he called “the worst Healthcare anywhere in the World,” and instead direct Read More
Patriot or ‘Pathetic RINO’? Maverick Republican Thomas Massie trades ‘America First’ label for ‘America only’
Rep. Thomas Massie, who is being primaried by a Trump-backed challenger, said that he now considers himself to be “America only,” not “America First.”
House Dem reveals why she hijacked Speaker Johnson’s presser with viral outburst
A House Democrat is defending her viral clash with Speaker Mike Johnson, arguing her outburst was justified because Johnson has refused to negotiate with Democrats during the shutdown.
Thune says ‘wheels came off’ as Republicans mull next shutdown move
Senate Republicans consider alternative options as government shutdown continues with slowed negotiations over funding bill and Obamacare subsidies.
Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown’s potential ‘end of the beginning’
Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.
Travel industry sounds alarm over how shutdown will impact Americans ahead of Thanksgiving
The U.S. travel industry is sounding the alarm that a prolonged shutdown will cripple Thanksgiving flights, increase costs and hurt workers, families and the broader economy.
Optimism fades as Senate Democrats dig in, hold out over Obamacare demands
The Senate stalemate dragged on Thursday, as Senate Democrats remained in high spirits after clinching an Election Day sweep and evaporating optimism that the shutdown could end this week.