Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., voiced support for a nationwide “shutdown” anti-ICE protest set to take place on Friday but said her congressional office will remain open.
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Trump, Chuck Schumer agree on government funding deal, but partial shutdown still in the cards
Senate Democrats and the White House have agreed to a deal that will avoid a potential government shutdown.
House conservatives skeptical as Senate deal sacrificing DHS spending reached: ‘Non-starter’
House conservatives are expressing skepticism as Senate Democrats and the White House announce a deal has been reached to fund the government without a long-term DHS funding bill.
White House And Senate Dems Strike Deal Ahead Of Government Shutdown
The White House and Senate Democrats have struck a deal on funding on the eve of a partial government shutdown. The deal includes separating funding Read More
Senate blocks House-passed ‘minibus’ spending bills as shutdown looms
The Senate has just voted to block a bill that will fund most of the government through the end of September, with approximately 36 hours Read More
Republicans Move To Mandate Photo ID In Federal Elections
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) announced Wednesday that Republicans intend to overhaul the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to include a mandatory photo Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Senate bill targets Minnesota-style ‘runaway fraud’ to force scammers repay taxpayers
Sen. Joni Ernst’s new bill would create early-warning systems for federal fraud, require documented attendance for child care payments, and mandate recovery of improper payments.
Senate Democrat fires back after VP Vance makes Forrest Gump comparison
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois fired back at Vice President JD Vance after he likened her sparring session with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing about America’s Venezuela policy to an argument between the fictional character Forrest Gump and Isaac Newton.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown
Government shutdown looms Saturday as Congress faces weekend deadline. Federal workers’ pay schedules offer important clues about potential duration.
Cowboy hat-wearing Kid Rock warns ‘greedy snakes and scoundrels’ are screwing fans with ticket scams
Donning a cowboy hat, Kid Rock blasted “greedy snakes and scoundrels” who dominate the ticketing industry and implored the Senate Commerce subcommittee to target resale Read More