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September 18, 2023

Republicans trade jabs over stopgap spending deal that's dividing House GOP: 'You are wrong'

A stopgap spending agreement by two factions of the House GOP made to avoid a government shutdown is exposing cracks within the conference.

September 18, 2023

Rebel uprising threatens to derail House GOP deal to avoid shutdown

A deal struck late on Sunday to keep the government funded may be derailed by GOP opposition less than 24 hours later.

September 17, 2023

Nancy Mace defends Biden impeachment inquiry: 'Facts are everywhere'

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., defended House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's move to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, saying "facts are everywhere."

September 5, 2023

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to McConnell’s health and a potential government shutdown

Complications arise in with the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the chances of a government shutdown on October 1 grow.

August 27, 2023

What are the chances of a government shutdown?

Tensions run high as Democrats and Republicans in Congress rush to approve a spending bill in order to avoid a looming government shutdown.

July 31, 2023

Don’t pay Congress if government shuts down, says GOP lawmaker

Rep. John James is calling for Congress to stop getting paid in the event of a partial government shutdown, just as lawmakers stare down a funding deadline.

March 31, 2023

Maine Gov. Mills' approval of 2-year budget averts potential shutdown

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a two-year budget into law Monday, averting looming shutdown threats by Republicans in the Legislature.

December 24, 2022

Biden signs bill to keep government running while $1.7 trillion spending package is prepared

President Joe Biden signed a short-term bill Friday that will ensure the government remains funded and operational until the $1.7 trillion spending package is signed in the coming week.

December 14, 2022

Congress achieves 'framework' for omnibus spending bill to avert government shutdown

House and Senate negotiators said late Tuesday they reached a deal on a framework for a spending bill that will keep the government open through fiscal year 2023.

December 12, 2022

Milking the Clock — In Football, Futball, and Congress

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield may not know a lot about how to avert a government shutdown; but Mayfield knows this: you play until the end of the game.