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Reporter's Notebook: House's final sprint puts SAVE America Act and Iran funding in play

July 22, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: House's final sprint puts SAVE America Act and Iran funding in play

The House races to pass a stopgap spending bill, advance the SAVE America Act through budget reconciliation, and vote on a stock trading ban.

House GOP votes to punt government shutdown battle to after November midterms

July 21, 2026

House GOP votes to punt government shutdown battle to after November midterms

Speaker Mike Johnson warns Democrats would force another government shutdown before midterms as the Senate crafts its own continuing resolution.

Johnson has three-word answer on whether House will leave early

July 20, 2026

Johnson has three-word answer on whether House will leave early

Mike Johnson vows House Republicans won't leave Washington until votes on the stock trading ban, stopgap spending, and defense bill are complete.

SEN RICK SCOTT: Americans work five days a week, why can’t the Senate?

July 13, 2026

SEN RICK SCOTT: Americans work five days a week, why can’t the Senate?

The SAVE America Act requiring voter ID still hasn't passed the Senate, as Congress works fewer days and critical deadlines on government shutdown loom.

Reporter's Notebook: Capitol Hill's legislative clock is ticking ahead of the midterms

June 17, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Capitol Hill's legislative clock is ticking ahead of the midterms

Congress faces a potential government shutdown this fall as spending bills stall and Democrats refuse to cooperate ahead of midterm elections.

Katie Britt says Republicans are prepared for third budget reconciliation package if Democrats block funds

June 14, 2026

Katie Britt says Republicans are prepared for third budget reconciliation package if Democrats block funds

Sen. Katie Britt says Republicans are prepared to pursue a third reconciliation package if Democrats refuse to cooperate on government funding.

SENS JAMES LANKFORD, MAGGIE HASSAN: Congress should suffer shutdown pain, not the American people

June 4, 2026

SENS JAMES LANKFORD, MAGGIE HASSAN: Congress should suffer shutdown pain, not the American people

Senators propose the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. voting seven days a week until budget bills pass.

Senate plots permanent end to government shutdowns with bipartisan push

May 20, 2026

Senate plots permanent end to government shutdowns with bipartisan push

The Senate moves to prevent government shutdowns permanently with bipartisan legislation that would strip lawmakers of recess and travel privileges.

Senators agree to forgo shutdown paychecks — but many won't feel the pain

May 16, 2026

Senators agree to forgo shutdown paychecks — but many won't feel the pain

The Senate unanimously agreed to forgo paychecks during future government shutdowns, but most senators are millionaires who may not feel the impact.

Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid

May 14, 2026

Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid

Senators unanimously voted to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns after federal workers went unpaid in two historic closures.