Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
House avoids government shutdown, bill heads to Biden
While there's still no agreement on a long-term government funding deal, the short term fix is now final.
While there's still no agreement on a long-term government funding deal, the short term fix is now final.
Senate confirms Biden’s 235th judge, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
US government shutdown could happen Friday night
Lawmakers have until tonight to agree on a new spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
Lawmakers have until tonight to agree on a new spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
What happened to bipartisan spending bill meant to avert government shutdown?
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Ethics committee releases report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on former congressman Matt Gaetz, who dropped out as president-elect Trump's attorney general nominee.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on former congressman Matt Gaetz, who dropped out as president-elect Trump's attorney general nominee.
Madison, WI school shooting renews calls for tougher gun laws
In Wisconsin, flags will fly at half staff to honor the people who died in the Madison school shooting.
In Wisconsin, flags will fly at half staff to honor the people who died in the Madison school shooting.
Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to avoid U.S. ban
The clock is ticking for TikTok to sell before a planned ban takes effect in the U.S.
The clock is ticking for TikTok to sell before a planned ban takes effect in the U.S.
Congress pushes for AI regulations
For nearly a year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers have worked to better understand how AI works and how it should be regulated. On Tuesday, they revealed their findings.
For nearly a year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers have worked to better understand how AI works and how it should be regulated. On Tuesday, they revealed their findings.
Outgoing WA governor suggests 'wealth tax' to avoid cuts to education and police
Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a novel tax on wealth above $100 million in hopes of plugging a budget shortfall and averting cuts to education, mental health services and police.
Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a novel tax on wealth above $100 million in hopes of plugging a budget shortfall and averting cuts to education, mental health services and police.
Congress fights over funding
Congress has until the end of this week to pass a bill to fund the government, but things could get more complicated with the introduction of the new 'DOGE' caucus.
Congress has until the end of this week to pass a bill to fund the government, but things could get more complicated with the introduction of the new 'DOGE' caucus.
Parkland shooting survivor running for DNC vice chair
Parkland school shooting survivor and anti-violence activist, David Hogg, launched a bid to serve as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. The 24-year-old made the announcement on Monday.
Parkland school shooting survivor and anti-violence activist, David Hogg, launched a bid to serve as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. The 24-year-old made the announcement on Monday.
Trump addresses top issues of new administration
President-elect Trump held a wide ranging news conference on Monday, detailing how he would handle everything from vaccines to tariffs during his term.
President-elect Trump held a wide ranging news conference on Monday, detailing how he would handle everything from vaccines to tariffs during his term.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Softbank to invest $100B in US, create 100k jobs
President-elect Donald Trump announced Softbank will invest $100 billion to create new jobs in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Softbank will invest $100 billion to create new jobs in the U.S.
President Biden's controversial pardons
President Biden is planning more pardons in the coming weeks, but there are several democrats who are confused by some of those already named.
President Biden is planning more pardons in the coming weeks, but there are several democrats who are confused by some of those already named.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
ABC News to pay Donald Trump $15M
Lawyers for ABC News and Donald Trump have reached a settlement which will see ABC donate $15M to Trump's presidential library and museum. The defamation lawsuit stems from comments made by host George Stephanopoulos in March saying that the former president was found liable for rape. Under New York's narrow definition of rape in legal settings, E. Jean Carroll could not prove Trump committed rape. He was instead found liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
Lawyers for ABC News and Donald Trump have reached a settlement which will see ABC donate $15M to Trump's presidential library and museum. The defamation lawsuit stems from comments made by host George Stephanopoulos in March saying that the former president was found liable for rape. Under New York's narrow definition of rape in legal settings, E. Jean Carroll could not prove Trump committed rape. He was instead found liable for sexual abuse and defamation.