January 4, 2024 House GOP majority to shrink again in time for potential government shutdown showdown House Republicans could be barreling toward their second of two government funding deadlines on Feb. 2 with just a two-seat majority.
January 2, 2024 Ruby-red Kentucky begins new legislative session with budget talks, policy clashes on horizon Kentucky lawmakers returned to Frankfort on Tuesday for a 60-day legislative session, where a two-year budget proposal is set to be drafted.
December 29, 2023 Freedom Caucus warns GOP leaders against spending 'agreement' with Dems as shutdown deadline looms The ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus is warning Republican leadership not to blow past the $1.59 trillion government spending topline set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
December 27, 2023 Senate has only passed 3 out of 12 spending bills as deadline looms Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have to bring nine appropriations bills to the floor for a vote either separately or in an omnibus package before the Jan. 19 deadline.
December 18, 2023 Where no Congress has gone before: Facing galactic-scale fiscal cliff and border security threats The House and Senate have to figure out a way to avoid a government shutdown by January 19. And another funding deadline looms February 2.
December 16, 2023 House leaves for the year with critical battles still on horizon House lawmakers are leaving Washington, D.C., until the new year, setting up a busy 2024 after they punted on several key legislative priorities.
December 14, 2023 Americans weigh importance of Ukraine funding against bolstering border security: 'Charity begins at home' People in Nashville shared mixed opinions on whether sending aid to Ukraine or fixing the border crisis was more important for America's national security.
December 13, 2023 Pennsylvania Senate clears way for spending on school choice, student-teacher stipends Pennsylvania's state Senate on Wednesday passed school-funding legislation that substantially increases school choice subsidies and creates a stipend for student teachers.
December 13, 2023 Americans weigh importance of Ukraine funding against bolstering border security People in Nashville shared mixed opinions on whether sending aid to Ukraine or fixing the border crisis was more important for America's national security.
December 11, 2023 GOP senator torches congressional leadership for considering NDAA extension for 'spying' on Americans GOP Utah Senator Mike Lee lambasted congressional leadership over considering the NDAA with a provision to extend a controversial section of FISA.