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Let us know: Would a government shutdown affect your wallet?

With persistent gridlock in Washington, a government shutdown looks all but inevitable ahead of this weekend's deadline.

Speaker McCarthy is giving hard-right Republicans what they want. But it never seems to be enough.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy has turned to a strategy that so far has preserved his tenuous hold on House leadership, but also marked his tenure by chaos.

A government shutdown is averted for now with a temporary funding bill. What happens in a shutdown?

A U.S. government shutdown would have disrupted many services that Americans rely on and squeezed federal workers.

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded.

McCarthy struggles to pass a temporary spending bill to avoid a shutdown as others look at options

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he won't give up trying to pass a conservative bill to prevent a government shutdown.

Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyyโ€™s visit to Washington this week comes at a critical time as Republican leadership in the House and Senate diverge on the best way to get more military and humanitarian aid over the finish line.

Families upended by school shootings share trauma in push for gun law changes, but get mixed results

Throughout the corridors of many state Capitols, families are sharing emotionally gutting stories of tragedy caused by mass school shootings with the hope that revealing their trauma will convince lawmakers on either side of the political aisle to reconsider firearm policies.

Speaker McCarthy is running out of options to stop a shutdown as conservatives balk at a new plan

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is running out of options as he races to come up with a plan to keep the federal government from shutting down.

The Senate's bipartisan approach to government funding is putting pressure on a divided House

The United States is at risk of another damaging government shutdown, potentially as soon as the end of September.

The Republicans most at risk in next year's election are falling in line behind impeachment inquiry

The most vulnerable House Republicans whose elections in swing districts next year will determine which party gains control of the chamber are overwhelmingly voicing their support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthyโ€™s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

Angry and frustrated, McCarthy challenges right-flank colleagues to try to oust him from his post

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is telling fellow Republicans threatening to oust him: Go ahead and try.

House passes bipartisan measures targeting Iran over death of Mahsa Amini, missile program

The U.S. House has overwhelmingly approved several measures targeting Iran for its human rights record and placing restrictions on the countryโ€™s ability to import or export its expanding arsenal of weapons.

Nancy Pelosi says she'll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing talk of retirement at age 83

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll seek reelection to Congress in 2024.

Rep. Gloria Johnson of 'Tennessee Three' officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has formally announced her campaign for U.S. Senate in 2024.

Texas high court allows law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors to take effect

The Texas Supreme Court will allow the new state law banning gender-affirming care for minors to take effect on Friday, setting up Texas to be the most populous state with such restrictions on transgender children.

GOP silences 'Tennessee Three' Democrat on House floor for day on 'out of order' rule; crowd erupts

Republican lawmakers had voted to silence a Democratic member of the so-called Tennessee Three during a House floor session after determining the young Black member violated newly enacted rules designed to punish disruptive members.

Veto overridden: Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North Carolina

Transgender youth in North Carolina have lost access to gender-affirming treatments after the stateโ€™s Republican-controlled General Assembly voted to override Gov. Roy Cooperโ€™s veto of that legislation and others involving gender in sports and LGBTQ classroom instruction.

Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms

This weekโ€™s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden was just the latest example of how violent rhetoric has created a more perilous political environment across the U.S. Threats against public officials have been steadily climbing in recent years, creating new challenges for law enforcement, civil rights and the health of American democracy.

Republicans are talking up the possibility of impeaching Biden. Is it what voters want to hear?

Republicans are energizing GOP voters with ongoing U.S. House probes on Hunter Biden and the threat of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden's family finances.

Reformist Thai party is excluded from coalition to form the next government, runner-up party says

The progressive political party that won the most seats in Thailandโ€™s general election has been excluded from a coalition to form the next government.

Democrats claim the GOP is withholding evidence contradicting claims in Hunter Biden probe

House Democrats are demanding the release of a transcript from a new FBI witness, saying it contradicts Republicansโ€™ claims in the vast congressional inquiry into President Joe Bidenโ€™s son, Hunter.

Senate passes defense bill with bipartisan support, but clash looms with House over social issues

The Senate has passed a massive annual defense bill that would deliver a 5.2% pay raise for service members and keep the nationโ€™s military operating.

Republican-led committee calls off vote to hold Meta's Mark Zuckerberg in contempt

A House committee has called off a vote on a recommendation that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg be held in contempt of Congress for failing to fully supply documents related to an investigation into supposed censorship of conservatives by tech companies.

From compensating travelers to the pilot retirement age, Congress takes up aviation bill

Congress will vote this week on legislation that will shape the agency responsible for safely managing the nationโ€™s airspace and regulating its airlines.

House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as they move away from climate change denial

House Republicans are searching for solutions to climate change without restricting American-produced energy that comes from burning oil, coal and gas.

House Republicans push through defense bill limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts

The House has passed a sweeping defense bill that provides a pay raise for service members but strays from traditional military policy with Republicans add-ons blocking abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and transgender care.

The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling

The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.

Threats of impeachment and censure used to be rare. In this Congress, they're becoming routine

Republicans in the House are increasingly threatening impeachment against President Joe Biden and his top Cabinet officials.

Maine lawmakers are a single vote from approval of bill to allow later abortions

The Maine House has voted again to allow later abortions in some circumstances, putting the proposal one final vote away from going to the governor for her signature.

Stamp of civil rights icon John Lewis unveiled in ceremony at the US Capitol

Congressional leaders have unveiled a new stamp that commemorates former Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon who died in 2020 after serving more than three decades in Congress.

In rowdy scene, House censures Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations

The House has voted to censure California Rep. Adam Schiff for comments made several years ago about investigations into Donald Trumpโ€™s ties to Russia.

'Stand with Trump' becomes rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on US justice system

Moments after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he hoarded classified documents and then conspired to obstruct an investigation about it, the Republicans in Congress had his back.

House passes resolution to overturn new federal gun regulation; Biden vows veto

The House passed a resolution that would repeal a Biden administration rule tightening regulations on stabilizing braces for firearms.

Trump's GOP defenders in Congress leap into action on charges after months of preparation

Former President Donald Trumpโ€™s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents is set to play out in federal court in Florida.

Expulsions, walkouts, filibusters: Lawmakers grapple with acrimonious legislative sessions

Lawmakers this year kicked rival colleagues out of office in Tennessee and off the chamber floor in Montana.

GOP conservatives shutter House to protest McCarthy-Biden debt deal, setting up next budget brawl

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is suddenly confronting a new threat to his power.

Deal approved, Biden will address budget, debt agreement from Oval Office Friday evening

President Joe Biden will address the nation Friday evening from the Oval Office on the budget deal that lifts the federal debt limit and averts a U.S. government default.

Senate passes GOP bill overturning student loan cancellation, teeing it up for Biden veto

A Republican measure overturning President Joe Bidenโ€™s student loan cancellation plan has passed the Senate and now awaits an expected veto.

Drama shifts to Senate after House passes debt ceiling bill

With the June 5 deadline looming, the bill to suspend the debt ceiling and limit spending easily passed the House, and it's now up to the Senate to avoid a funding crunch.

Aide fired by George Santos says he got his job after sending money to Republican's deputy

A man who briefly worked as an aide to U.S. Rep. George Santos has told House investigators he got his job after sending a series of payments to one of the Republicanโ€™s top deputies.

Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings GOP envisioned

A Republican attempt to expand work requirements for federal food aid in debt legislation moving through Congress would increase federal spending by $2.1 billion over 10 years โ€” far from the cuts GOP lawmakers had envisioned.

Texas' attorney general under sudden Republican scrutiny at state Capitol

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing sudden new risks to his political future.

South Carolina's only women senators to resist new abortion restrictions up for debate

The only five women in South Carolinaโ€™s 46-member Senate have vowed to resist new abortion restrictions up for debate after the group filibustered a near-total ban last month.

New work requirements for federal aid? GOP pushes proposals in debt talks

Work requirements for federal aid programs have emerged as a sticking point in ongoing negotiations over raising the nationโ€™s debt ceiling, and President Joe Biden has signaled openness to a possible compromise even as many in his party have balked.

Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here'

Illinois is more protective of abortion access than most any state.

Key abortion debates this week in US courts and statehouses

Abortion bans are back on the agenda for lawmakers in the Carolinas and Nebraska this week.

North Carolina GOP to attempt swift override of governor's abortion veto

North Carolinaโ€™s Republican-controlled legislature will attempt to quickly override the governorโ€™s veto of legislation banning nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Housing advocates warn GOP spending plan would be 'disastrous'

Housing advocates are raising the alarm about House Republicansโ€™ plan to dramatically cut the federal deficit to raise the debt ceiling.

House GOP points to migration surge as lawmakers advance asylum restrictions, border wall

House Republicans are seeking to pass a sweeping bill to build more border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.

Momentum on Texas gun bill stalls in GOP-led legislature

Rare momentum in the Texas Capitol for a tougher gun law has flickered out, days after a mass shooting near Dallas left eight people dead.

Here are the 13 counts New York Rep. George Santos faces

A 13-count federal indictment unsealed in New York accuses U.S. Rep. George Santos of embezzling money from his campaign, falsely receiving unemployment funds and lying to Congress about his finances.

Biden showcases Dem coalition with campaign advisory board

President Joe Biden is aiming to showcase the Democratic coalition rallying around his reelection bid.

Ohio constitution overhaul faces deadline, backlash

An increasingly unpopular effort by a group of Ohio Republicans to make it harder to change the state constitution by direct voting faces a critical juncture this week.

Georgia enacts law letting panel punish, oust prosecutors

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill into law creating a new commission empowered to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors.

Parental Rights in Education law set to expand, preferred pronouns wonโ€™t be an option

A sweeping expansion of Floridaโ€™s controversial โ€œParental Rights in Educationโ€ law is on its way to Governor DeSantis.

In latest abortion law chapter: Bill signings, court rulings

In Montana, a court rebuffed one abortion restriction, but the governor quickly signed others into law.

Oregon Republicans stay home ahead of abortion, guns votes

Republican state senators in Oregon haven't shown up to work, denying the Democrats who control the chamber a quorum and casting doubt on planned votes later this week on legislation pertaining to gun control, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care.

Hawaii lawmakers fail to pass annual park fee for tourists

Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaiiโ€™s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.

North Carolina Republicans unveil new abortion restrictions

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say there is agreement within their chambers on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after roughly the first trimester of pregnancy.

Woman is 2nd accused of throwing drink at US Rep. Matt Gaetz

Two women have now been accused of throwing drinks at U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.

US Speaker McCarthy: Russia must pull out of Ukraine

Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Russia should โ€œpull outโ€ of Ukraine.

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over removal from House floor

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr is casting votes from a statehouse snack bar after asking a court to allow for her return to the House floor.

Gov. DeSantis signs bills, cracking down on fentanyl dealers, child rapists

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Titusville on Monday to sign three bills including one aimed at cracking down on those who sell fentanyl.

Congress eyes work rules for millions covered by Medicaid

More than half a million of the poorest Americans would be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid.

AP Interview: Pelosi says Ukraine, democracy 'must win'

A year ago, Nancy Pelosi led a congressional delegation to Ukraine, then the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit Kyiv at the start of the Russian invasion.

Zooey Zephyr row spotlights rise of GOP far-right caucuses

The banishment of transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from Montanaโ€™s House floor has showcased the rising power of hard-line conservatives who are leveraging divisive social issues to gain political influence.

Senate vote puts Minnesota on path to legalizing marijuana

The Minnesota Senate has voted legalize recreational marijuana for adults.

Bill allows DeSantis to run for president while governor

Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final approval in by the GOP-dominated state Legislature.

Biden's student loan help would be 'annihilated' by GOP bill

President Joe Bidenโ€™s student debt agenda would be all but obliterated by the U.S. debt legislation passed by House Republicans, dooming his mass cancellations, scrapping a more generous loan repayment option and barring future regulation around student debt.

Gov. Kemp signs Georgia law for veterans mental health grants

Georgia is creating a $750,000 grant program to support mental health programs for military service members, veterans and their families.

What's behind the looming 'x-date' on the US debt limit?

In January, the U.S. government ran up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion, and the Treasury Department began implementing โ€œextraordinary measuresโ€ to avoid a default.

Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again, backers protest

Republican legislative leaders in Montana persisted in forbidding Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate for a second week and her supporters brought the House session to a halt Monday โ€” chanting โ€œLet her speak!โ€.

Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one

Imagine itโ€™s April 22, 2027, and we're 72 hours into a first-strike Chinese attack against Taiwan.

House Republicans, Manhattan DA end fight over Trump inquiry

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to let Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee question an ex-prosecutor about the criminal case against former President Donald Trump.

Tennessee Republican lawmaker resigns after ethics violation

A state lawmaker in Tennessee has resigned suddenly for an ethics violation.

Semi-automatic rifle ban passes Washington state Legislature

A ban on dozens of semi-automatic rifles has cleared the Democratic-controlled Washington state Legislature.

Liz Cheney memoir 'Oath and Honor' coming in November

Former Rep. Liz Cheney has a memoir and a โ€œwarningโ€ coming out this fall.

Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy

Tennessee has become a new front in the battle for the future of American democracy after Republicans expelled two Black lawmakers from the state Legislature for their part in a protest urging passage of gun-control measures.

How Tennessee GOP's majority used power to expel Democrats

The expulsion of two Tennessee Democrats over a gun control protest is an extraordinary showcase of how the levers of single-party power in Americaโ€™s statehouses can be pulled not only to shut down opponents, but also to punish them.

What's next for Tennessee's expelled lawmakers?

Tennessee Republicans expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature last week for their role in a protest calling for more gun control.

Tennesseeโ€™s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

Tennesseeโ€™s GOP-dominated House has expelled two of three Democratic members for their roles in a demonstration in favor of gun control following the Nashville school shooting.

Ohio Republican lawmaker falsely claims to be MIT graduate

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology says a freshman state lawmaker in Ohio falsely claimed to have graduated from the prestigious university.

Party switch gives GOP veto-proof control in North Carolina

A Democrat in the North Carolina state House has switched to the Republican Party in a move that gives the GOP veto-proof control of both chambers of the legislature.

Transgender bathroom bill approved in Kansas; veto expected

A Kansas bill that would block transgender people from using public bathrooms associated with their gender identities has cleared the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Veto stands: Transgender pronouns OK in North Dakota schools

Teachers in North Dakota can still refer to transgender students by the personal pronouns they use, after lawmakers failed to override the governorโ€™s veto of a controversial bill to place restrictions on educators.

Florida Senate set to vote on 6-week abortion limit

Proposed changes to abortion access in Florida are expected to draw emotional debate in the state legislature on Monday.

Congress to consider new no-fly list for unruly passengers

Congress is taking another look at creating a new no-fly list for unruly passengers.

Permit requirement to buy pistol scrapped in North Carolina

North Carolina residents can now buy a handgun without getting a permit from a local sheriff.

South Dakota gov's veto of cryptocurrency regulations upheld

South Dakotaโ€™s House has failed to override Gov. Kristi Noemโ€™s recent veto of a bill that would have created government regulations for the use of cryptocurrency in the state.

Proposed legislation renews old issue: Could JEA be sold?

The new JEA building is up and running, but the question of if the electric company is going to be sold still looms.

Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban on most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18.

NC approves Medicaid expansion, reversing long opposition

The Republican-controlled North Carolina legislature has given final approval to a Medicaid expansion agreement.

Florida lawmakers consider year-round school schedule for students

A House panel on Tuesday supported launching a pilot program of year-round schools, with the planโ€™s sponsor suggesting it could help students recover from learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Mexico opts for veto power on spent nuclear fuel debate

New Mexico's governor has signed legislation that calls for banning the storage of spent nuclear fuel in New Mexico, unless the state provides its consent first.

Ky GOP lawmakers pass ban on gender-affirming care for youth

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have passed a measure to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

DeSantis nabs presidential endorsement from GOP House member

A conservative Texas congressman is preemptively endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, even though DeSantis hasn't yet announced a bid.

Texas announces takeover of Houston schools, stirring anger

Texas officials have announced a takeover of Houstonโ€™s nearly 200,000-student school district.

Anti-Trump GOP voters mostly loyal in 2022, but not entirely

Donald Trump may hold a tight grasp on much of the Republican base, but there's a notable minority of GOP voters who donโ€™t consider themselves members of his โ€œMake America Great Againโ€ movement.

Health data breach hitting Congress 'could be extraordinary'

Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.

Biden rolls out budget plan, challenges GOP to follow suit

President Joe Biden chose a union training center in Philadelphia to lay out his new 10-year budget proposal and challenge congressional Republicans to release their own spending blueprint.

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