Category: Congress News
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Congressional Leaders Unveil $459 Billion Spending Package in Bid to Avert Government Shutdown
Clearing the first slate of measures for President Joe Biden’s signature would complete half the stack of 12 annual spending bills. | Francis Chung/P [...]
Senator Mike Rounds Advocates for Independent Leadership Amid McConnell’s Departure
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) speaks to reporters before a Senate luncheon on Dec. 12, 2023, in Washington. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
In a recent s [...]
Rep. Mark Green Reverses Retirement Decision, Seeks Reelection After Trump’s Nudge
House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) arrives for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 14, 2024. | Francis Chung/POL [...]
Speaker Mike Johnson Acknowledges GOP Disunity Impacting Government Shutdown Negotiations
House Speaker Mike Johnson is hoping to pass the first four bills needed to avoid a partial government shutdown next week. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
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GOP Grapples with Post-Election Reflection: No Regrets Over Santos, But a Tighter Margin Raises Questions
Former Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress in December. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
House Republicans are facing the aftermath of a closely [...]
McConnell and Schumer Unite to Pass $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Amid Ukraine Crisis
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are presenting a united front in the effort to secure Ukraine aid. | [...]
Ukrainian President Urges U.S. House Vote for Increased Aid Amid Escalating Tensions
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walks with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). as [...]
House Republicans Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
In a histo [...]
Senate Advances Proposal for Special Airport Security Escort for Political VIPs
Sen. Ted Cruz’s language would give political VIPs including lawmakers, federal judges, Cabinet members and some of their family and staff a dedicate [...]
GOP Faces High-Stakes Vote on Mayorkas Impeachment as GOP Leaders Rally Support
If speaker Mike Johnson whips up enough votes to recommend booting Alejandro Mayorkas, it’ll amount to a small win by keeping his right flank happy. [...]
