Temporary funding on the table as Congress scrambles to find path forward to fund government
It seems increasingly probable that a short-term funding solution passed by Congress will be needed to prevent a government shutdown…
The Speaker’s Lobby: Legislation on college sports relegated to the JV
Regulating student-athletes' use of their name, image and likeness has proven to be a slow process for Congress. The NCAA…
America and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Congress
2023 has seen more than a fair share of controversies and ugly moments in Congress, from multiple Speaker battles to…
Lawmakers unlikely to advance border security, Ukraine funding legislation before Christmas
Lawmakers are expected to meet with White House officials again on Monday to continue negotiations on stronger border provisions in…
Senate Democrats at odds with Schumer over border talks: ‘Terribly mistaken’
Progressive Democrats don't think Schumer should agree to a border deal with Republicans.
Senate leaders silent on potential expulsion of Sen. Menendez after Rep. Santos ousted
Senate leaders won't say whether they will pursue the expulsion of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey amid his…
NRA calls Chuck Schumer’s latest gun bill ‘attack’ on Constitution
The NRA slammed New York Sen. Chuck Schumer's efforts to pass a ban on so-called "assault weapons" that the Second…
House gears up for vote to avoid government shutdown in Johnson’s first big test as speaker
Just three weeks after he took the gavel, House lawmakers are expected to vote on Speaker Johnson's plan to avert…
House speaker chaos: What is going on? Will it affect you?
Washington and Congress have their own, often impenetrable, languages. So it may be somewhat confusing to assess what it means…
Ukraine funding rises as major political lightning rod in government shutdown fight
Disagreement in Congress over Ukraine aid could be a major factor in a likely government shutdown.