Senate to take up Trump spending bill as clock ticks down to government shutdown
A vote to end debate on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown will take place on Friday afternoon ahead of the late-night deadline.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to avoiding a government shutdown tonight
Senate Democrats are torn on what they should do to avoid a gornment shutdown as the deadline for the funding bill approaches.
Judge Pushes Back on Justice Dept.’s Broad View of Jan. 6 Pardons
The judge, Dabney L. Friedrich, chided the department for the way in which it had “abruptly reversed its position” on the issue “with virtually no explanation.”
Trump blames Biden for getting US into a ‘mess with Russia’
President Donald Trump called out his predecessor in a scathing Truth Social post. He blamed former President Biden for getting the U.S. into "a real mess with Russia."
Vets group patching border fence pledges vigilance amid Trump success: ‘There are still gaps’
President Donald Trump's quick success at securing the southern border has not stopped the Border Vets from continuing their work to plug any holes they see in the barrier.
Reparations fight hits Congress as GOP looks to defund new DC task force
House Republicans are unveiling a new bill to stop federal funds to any state or local area that pays for slavery reparations.
Alan K. Simpson, Influential Wyoming Republican Senator, Dies at 93
A plain-spoken, sometimes cantankerous lawmaker, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.
Dr. Oz to face Senate grilling on Capitol Hill in bid to run Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, will face questions in front of the Senate Committee on Finance Friday, before they ultimately take a vote on whether to advance his confirmation.
Gold Price Passes $3,000, a Record High, Amid Tariff Anxiety
The price of gold, considered a haven during turmoil, surpassed $3,000 per ounce for the first time as investors send U.S. stock markets tumbling.
D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University
Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist.