Lawmakers have until December 20th to pass a short-term funding bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. The bill, released Tuesday evening, will keep the government operational until March 14th.
Lawmakers face a Dec. 20 deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown . Rep. Jacobs says a bill including a ban on gender-affirming care will impact thousands. House releases final report on first Trump assassination attempt. Democrats have ‘soul-searching’ to do after election, says freshman Rep.-elect Hegseth. ‘He just doesn’t have the credibility to run the Pentagon’: Top House Armed Services Democrat. Rep. Jamie Raskin vies for top Democratic spot on Judiciary Committee. Sen.
Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania race to David McCormick. Gaetz, Vance meet with undecided GOP senators over AG selection. ‘Nobody should be surprised Matt Gaetz is a maverick’ or even ‘reckless at times’: GOP senator. Congressional leaders on Tuesday evening released the text of a short-term bill to keep the federal government open until March 14, rolling it out just days ahead of a key deadline to prevent a shutdown and after numerous delays. Funding expires at the end of Friday, when the House and the Senate hope to adjourn for the Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s holidays.
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