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October 1, 2023

Rep. Byron Donalds says McCarthy is 'in trouble' after budget deal: 'We didn't get anything'

Rep. Byron Donalds slammed the budget deal Congress passed this weekend, saying Republicans got nothing from it and Speaker McCarthy may be "in trouble."

September 30, 2023

Senate passes stopgap measure in 88-9 vote, averting shutdown with three hours to spare

The U.S. Senate approved a short-term spending bill that will fund the government for another 45 days. The bill now goes to President Biden for his signature.

September 30, 2023

Democrat senator temporarily held up Senate vote hours before shutdown over Ukraine funding

Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet reportedly temporarily held up the vote on the short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown over its lack of Ukraine funding.

September 30, 2023

Republican lawmakers livid over 'Squad' Dem's fire alarm drama: 'Potentially criminal'

House Republicans unleashed after toward Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulled a Capitol complex fire alarm on Saturday, with one calling for his expulsion.

September 30, 2023

'Squad' Dem Jamaal Bowman offers bizarre response after pulling fire alarm: 'open the door'

Rep. Jamaal Bowman confirmed that he triggered a fire alarm Saturday in the Cannon Building, with his chief of staff adding that the congressman "regrets any confusion" over the incident.

September 30, 2023

House passes 1-year Africa AIDS relief extension with safeguard GOP Rep says stops Biden abortion 'hijacking'

House Republicans passed a 1-year extension for a Bush era program combatting AIDS in Africa but included safeguards that pro-life supporters are calling a major victory.

September 29, 2023

Latino conservatives demand Congress defund Smithsonian's planned 'Marxist' Latino American Museum

Twenty-three conservative Latino activists and leaders sent a letter to Rep. Kay Granger and Rep. Tom Cole calling on Congress to defund the Smithsonian's Latino Museum.

September 29, 2023

Dianne Feinstein dead: Longtime California senator was 90

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein has passed away at age 90. Feinstein was the longest-serving woman senator in U.S. history, having first been elected to the Senate in 1992.

September 29, 2023

Thousands of park rangers to be furloughed if US government shuts down

According to the Department of Interior, hundreds of national parks may close if Congress doesn’t reach a budget soon. Thousands of park rangers may also be furloughed.

September 29, 2023

4 key things you need to know about government shutdowns

Most Americans aren't sure how the government shutdown will affect their lives. Here are some important points about how they work and how Washington makes them worse.