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Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel
Read full article: Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavelOne of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one.
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval
Read full article: Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheavalPresident Joe Biden has signed a bill into law that averts a government shutdown.
Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate
Read full article: Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the SenateSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been blocked from quickly advancing a bill that would allow local law enforcement agencies to track aerial drones.
Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
Read full article: Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdownPresident-elect Donald Trump has abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown.
Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's power
Read full article: Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's powerThe Senate has passed a defense bill that authorize significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boost overall military spending to $895 billion.
Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
Read full article: Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aidCongressional leaders have unveiled legislation that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters.
Corps of Engineers will look to save 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River
Read full article: Corps of Engineers will look to save 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson RiverEfforts to save an imperiled 150-year-old lighthouse in New York are getting a boost with federal officials announcing new funding to study ways to protect the structure.
Drone detectors in New Jersey have found 'little or no evidence' of wrongdoing, governor says
Read full article: Drone detectors in New Jersey have found 'little or no evidence' of wrongdoing, governor saysDrone-detecting devices deployed in New Jersey within the past week have shown little to no evidence of anything nefarious or threatening.
US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says
Read full article: US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer saysU.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy advanced drone-tracking technology following weeks of reported drone sightings in parts of New York and New Jersey that have stirred fear and bewilderment.
Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine, McConnell says
Read full article: Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine, McConnell saysSenate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks requiring Senate confirmation should “steer clear” of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine.
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
Read full article: Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of peopleThe Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people.
Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026
Read full article: Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026Senate Democrats failed in their bid to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board after the Senate rejected a razor-thin vote that hinged on the pivotal rejections of independent Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.
Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
Read full article: Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes officePresident Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming announces bid to run for U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy's seat
Read full article: Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming announces bid to run for U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy's seatRepublican Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming announced on Wednesday that he will be running for U.S. Senate, hoping to unseat GOP U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is up for reelection in two years.
Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for intel chief
Read full article: Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for intel chiefNearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have asked Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government’s files on former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain
Read full article: Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certainSenate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site
Read full article: NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium siteNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia.
Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns
Read full article: Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjournsThe Senate won’t hold votes on four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations.
New York semiconductor site picked for $825 million in funding
Read full article: New York semiconductor site picked for $825 million in fundingU.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says a semiconductor research facility in upstate New York will be getting $825 million in funding as one of three national technology centers.
New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
Read full article: New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of HeroesJonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.
Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement
Read full article: Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponementHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will move ahead with a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, despite the headwinds that prompted him to pull the bill from consideration last week.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
Read full article: Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospectsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters
Read full article: House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new votersHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has teed up a vote this week on a bill that would keep the federal government funded for six more months.
House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time
Read full article: House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious timeHouse Republicans have unveiled legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
'The answer is no': Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut down
Read full article: 'The answer is no': Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut downLeaders of a Democratic protest-vote movement pushing back on the handling of the Israel-Hamas war say their request to have a Palestinian American speak at the Democratic National Convention has been rejected.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winter
Read full article: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winterSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have a book out next winter that draws in part upon his own life and religion for what he calls a “warning” about antisemitism.
Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budget
Read full article: Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budgetThe Senate’s top Democrat says he'll work to block a plan that would significantly cut the proposed budget of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket
Read full article: Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticketSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep control of the Senate in the November election.
In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act
Read full article: In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings ActSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation reaffirming presidents don't have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month.
Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
Read full article: Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers onlineThe Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades.
Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off
Read full article: Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came offInsiders who were close to Joe Biden's struggles are describing a president who was dogged in his determination to keep his candidacy alive — but ultimately not in denial about the odds.
Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign
Read full article: Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resignDemocratic lawmakers are hailing President Joe Biden’s historic decision not to seek reelection as putting his country and his party before himself.
Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the odds
Read full article: Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the oddsPresident Joe Biden now is weighing whether to bow to the mounting pressure to exit the presidential race.
Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race
Read full article: Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 raceDemocrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid.
Democrats consider expelling Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial
Read full article: Democrats consider expelling Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trialSen. Bob Menendez has shown no sign he will voluntarily resign from the Senate following his conviction on bribery charges.
Top White House aide urges staff to tune out ‘noise' and focus on governing during debate fallout
Read full article: Top White House aide urges staff to tune out ‘noise' and focus on governing during debate falloutWhite House chief of staff Jeff Zients has urged people during an all-staff meeting to tune out the “noise” and focus on the task of governing as senior aides scramble to contain the political fallout from President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance.
A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
Read full article: A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billionsOne of President Joe Biden’s signature laws aimed to invigorate renewable energy manufacturing in the U.S. It will also help a solar panel company reap billions of dollars.
Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycott
Read full article: Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycottThe last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, nearly 60 Democrats skipped his speech nine years ago.
Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks for rifles after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era ban
Read full article: Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks for rifles after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era banSenate Republicans have blocked bipartisan legislation that would have outlawed bump stocks after the Supreme Court struck down a ban on the rapid-fire gun accessory.
Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energy
Read full article: Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energyPresident Joe Biden’s grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term, giving a boost to the Democrat’s push for renewable energy regardless of the election results in November.
Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive care
Read full article: Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive careSenate Republicans have blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments.
Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rights
Read full article: Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rightsSenate Democrats are making a renewed push to show their support for ensuring nationwide access to in vitro fertilization.
Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol
Read full article: Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the CapitolCongressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address a the U.S. Capitol.
Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixing
Read full article: Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixingSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Justice Department to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.
Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance
Read full article: Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistanceSenate Republicans are blocking for a second time a bill to clamp down the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight
Read full article: A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlightRepublican state lawmakers across the U.S. have been knocking down efforts by Democrats to ensure access to various forms of birth control.
House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies
Read full article: House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policiesHouse Republicans are delivering a rebuke to President Joe Biden for putting a pause on a shipment of bombs to Israel that could be used in an assault on Rafah.
Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
Read full article: Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong reviewA bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and put safeguards around it.
Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
Read full article: Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expiresThe Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
Read full article: Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapsePresident Joe Biden has signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse.
Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
Read full article: Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changesThe Senate has advanced legislation that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americans’ civil liberties.
Schumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron Technology for chip plants in NY, Idaho
Read full article: Schumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron Technology for chip plants in NY, IdahoThe Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide $6.1 billion in government support for Micron Technology to produce advanced memory computer chips in New York and Idaho.
Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary
Read full article: Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretaryThe Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began.
House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial
Read full article: House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trialHouse impeachment managers have walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate, forcing senators to convene a trial.
Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it starts
Read full article: Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it startsHouse Republicans will delay bringing their case against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate until next week, two months after impeaching the Homeland Security secretary.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next month
Read full article: House Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next monthHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will send articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate shortly after Congress returns to Washington next month.
Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress
Read full article: Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US CongressHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, a show of support from Republicans amid growing Democratic criticism of Netanyahu’s leadership.
US Jews upset with Trump's latest rhetoric say he doesn't get to tell them how to be Jewish
Read full article: US Jews upset with Trump's latest rhetoric say he doesn't get to tell them how to be JewishMany Jewish faith leaders and commentators are decrying what they say are inflammatory remarks by Donald Trump.
Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline
Read full article: Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadlineCongressional leaders are working to put a positive light on a $1.2 trillion spending package that lawmakers look to approve before funding expires at midnight Friday for several key government agencies.
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion
Read full article: Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religionFormer President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders.
Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
Read full article: Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operationIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to send a team of Israeli officials to Washington to discuss with Biden administration officials a prospective Rafah operation, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza
Read full article: Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on GazaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sharply protesting against growing criticism from top ally the United States over his leadership amid the war with Hamas.
Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' elections
Read full article: Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' electionsRepublicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections.
Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the war
Read full article: Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the warSenators from both major political parties are urging congressional leaders to ensure that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops in America’s longest war.
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear
Read full article: House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclearA TikTok spokesman is criticizing Congress for being too secretive as it advances a proposal that could lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app.
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear
Read full article: House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclearThe House has passed a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell.
Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline
Read full article: Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadlinePresident Joe Biden has signed into law a package of spending bills passed by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies.
Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April
Read full article: Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in AprilCongressional leaders have invited the prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 11.
Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown
Read full article: Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdownCongressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies.
Ukraine's troops are rationing ammunition. Yet House Republicans plan to take weeks to mull more aid
Read full article: Ukraine's troops are rationing ammunition. Yet House Republicans plan to take weeks to mull more aidCongressional leaders are warning that shortages of ammunition and supplies are resulting in Ukraine losing ground in the war with Russia.
Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown. But Ukraine aid stalls
Read full article: Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown. But Ukraine aid stallsCongressional leaders have announced a tentative agreement to prevent a government shutdown, for now.
Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meeting
Read full article: Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meetingCongressional leaders emerged from an “intense” Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden speaking optimistically about the prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown beginning this weekend.
Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
Read full article: Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government fundingPresident Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as avoiding a government shutdown next month.
In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to 'rise to the occasion' and pass more US aid
Read full article: In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to 'rise to the occasion' and pass more US aidOn a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer directly challenged House Speaker Mike Johnson to take up a $95 billion national security package that includes aid for the besieged country.
Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'
Read full article: Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats plan to “constantly over the next year” remind voters that it was Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee, who torpedoed a bipartisan bill on border enforcement.
Biden warns opposing Ukraine funding plays 'into Putin's hands,' but faces resistance in House
Read full article: Biden warns opposing Ukraine funding plays 'into Putin's hands,' but faces resistance in HousePresident Joe Biden is calling urgently for House Republicans to get behind a supplemental spending bill that would send $60 billion to Ukraine for its fight against Russia.
House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
Read full article: House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final voteHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is sharply criticizing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries, casting serious doubts about the future of the package.
Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching
Read full article: Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watchingAs a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate’s leaders are arguing in strong terms that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America’s global standing.
The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain
Read full article: The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertainThe U.S. Senate is slogging past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia.
The Senate votes to begin working on a last-ditch effort to approve funds for Ukraine and Israel
Read full article: The Senate votes to begin working on a last-ditch effort to approve funds for Ukraine and IsraelThe Senate is beginning work on a package of wartime funding for Ukraine and other U.S. allies.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, then scramble to find support for Ukraine aid
Read full article: Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, then scramble to find support for Ukraine aidWartime aid for Ukraine has been left hanging in the Senate after Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package that had been tied to the funding, then struggled to coalesce around a plan to salvage the aid for Kyiv.
Border security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden's plea for Congress to 'show some spine'
Read full article: Border security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden's plea for Congress to 'show some spine'A Senate deal on border enforcement measures and Ukraine aid has suffered swift and total collapse.
Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubt
Read full article: Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubtSenate Republicans are resisting the advance of a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings.
Senators release a border and Ukraine deal but the House speaker declares it 'dead on arrival'
Read full article: Senators release a border and Ukraine deal but the House speaker declares it 'dead on arrival'Senators have released a highly anticipated bill that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel.
The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid
Read full article: The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aidSenate leaders are attempting to push forward a deal to pair new policies at the southern border with wartime aid for Ukraine and other American allies, but they will have to overcome heavy skepticism from Republicans.
Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine
Read full article: Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster UkraineSenate negotiators are struggling to finalize a bipartisan deal that would pair policy changes at the U.S. southern border with wartime aid for Kyiv as they run into strong resistance from House Republicans and Donald Trump.