September 15 SCOOP: GOP ramps up shutdown fight, targets 25 vulnerable Democrats in new ad blitz The House Republican campaign arm is targeting Democrats in 25 swing districts with a new ad blitz pressuring them to vote against shutting down the government at the end of this month.
September 8 Democrats should shut down the government rather than fund Trump's 'Mafia' takeover, NYT columnist argues New York Times columnist and podcast host Ezra Klein argued that shutting down the government was better than funding President Donald Trump’s agenda.
September 5 House Republicans split with Trump team over 'very frustrating' funding fight as shutdown looms The White House, conservative lawmakers and House appropriators are frustrated with differing strategies to fund the government as the deadline to avert a shutdown inches closer.
September 4 GOP duo unveils plan to force Congress to 'face consequences' as shutdown looms Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, plan to introduce a bill that would trigger an "auto-CR" and force lawmakers to stay in D.C. to reach a deal to fund the government.
September 4 Trump's foreign aid clawback rattles Senate ahead of funding fight Senate Republicans want to focus on averting a partial shutdown, with some worrying that the White House's move to cancel $4.9B in foreign aid could hurt a deal with Senate Democrats.
September 4 A time of testing for the Senate Republican majority Republican senators face pressure to use rule changes for faster nominee confirmations while preparing for an anticipated Schumer shutdown this fall.
August 31 Rep. Carter warns of possible ‘Schumer shutdown’ as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., discusses lawmakers' return to Congress, President Donald Trump's D.C. crime crackdown and more on ‘Fox News Live.’
August 29 White House move to cancel $4.9B foreign aid with 'pocket rescission' blasted as illegal The White House's $4.9 billion pocket rescissions package has likely made it harder for lawmakers to find middle ground on funding the government, with Sens. Susan Collins and Chuck Schumer slamming the move as illegal.
August 24 GOP senator criticizes Democrats for halting confirmations of Trump nominees Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., discusses Republican efforts to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominees and more on ‘Fox News Sunday.’
August 11 Fiscal hawks seek millions for home district projects amid government funding debate House Freedom Caucus members and deficit hawks requested federal funding for infrastructure, clean water and veterans projects, totaling millions.
