Category: Congress News
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Trump’s Growing Frustration with Speaker Mike Johnson Puts His Leadership in Jeopardy
Speaker Mike Johnson is facing doubts from President-elect Donald Trump, and they couldn't come at a worse moment. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
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House Ethics Report Accuses Matt Gaetz of Statutory Rape, Prostitution, and Obstruction
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attends the cocktail hour of New York Young Republican Club's annual gala Dec. 15 in New York. | Yuki Iwamura/AP
A House Et [...]
Congress Passes $110 Billion Disaster Aid Bill, Avoids Government Shutdown
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) flashes two thumbs up as he emerges from the Senate chamber at the start of a vote series during whic [...]
Trump and Johnson Weigh Pros and Cons of Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press before heading into the House vote on the Continuing Resolution bill in Washington, on Dec. 19, 2024. [...]
Barbara Lee Considers Oakland Mayoral Run Amid City’s Challenges
Barbara Lee, a retiring congresswoman and national progressive icon, is considering a mayoral bid for Oakland. If she runs, her candidacy could resha [...]
US government shutdown could cost travel sector $1 billion per week, disrupt holiday travel
A passenger walks along terminal 2 at the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California , U.S., September 3, 2022. REUTERS/Car [...]
House Republicans move ahead with vote to avert government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the media, following a meeting with fellow Republicans on the day where a potential government shutdo [...]
Hakeem Jeffries Rejects GOP Funding Proposal, Shutdown Likely
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries strongly opposes the GOP-led funding proposal, significantly increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown [...]
Congress Approves $100 Billion Disaster Aid and Extends Funding Deadline
Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement to extend government funding to March 14 and allocate over $100 billion in disaster relief, along with me [...]
Mitch McConnell Criticizes GOP Isolationists, Warns Trump Against Weakening U.S. Global Influence
Outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered a rare critique of Trump in a Foreign Affairs essay and urged him to double down on U.S. al [...]
