After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Rep. Dean Phillips on near government shutdown
On Saturday the House and Senate passed a 45-day spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. U.S. Representative for Minnesota's third congressional district, Representative Dean Phillips weighs in on the near shutdown. Phillips emphasized that bipartisanship is key to keeping the government running. Phillips is proposing a rule change that allows any business to be brought to the floor, as long as the majority of the U.S. house demands it. his goal with this proposal is to avoid what almost caused the government to shutdown. Phillips is considering running for president, and says he will make a decision on that soon.
On Saturday the House and Senate passed a 45-day spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. U.S. Representative for Minnesota's third congressional district, Representative Dean Phillips weighs in on the near shutdown. Phillips emphasized that bipartisanship is key to keeping the government running. Phillips is proposing a rule change that allows any business to be brought to the floor, as long as the majority of the U.S. house demands it. his goal with this proposal is to avoid what almost caused the government to shutdown. Phillips is considering running for president, and says he will make a decision on that soon.
Government shutdown narrowly avoided
Just minutes before midnight deadline President Biden signed a 45-day spending bill. The bill includes billions of dollars for federal disaster assistance, which was requested to be included by President Biden.
Just minutes before midnight deadline President Biden signed a 45-day spending bill. The bill includes billions of dollars for federal disaster assistance, which was requested to be included by President Biden.
Government funding bill does not include Ukraine aid, raising questions about future US support
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Fatal plane crash carried 500+ pounds of meat and antlers, claiming Rep. Peltola's husband
A small plane that crashed in rural Alaska earlier this month, killing the husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was carrying more than 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers from a remote hunting camp when it went down shortly after takeoff.
A small plane that crashed in rural Alaska earlier this month, killing the husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was carrying more than 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers from a remote hunting camp when it went down shortly after takeoff.
How Dianne Feinstein's death impacts control of the Senate
An election to pick the state’s next senator serving a full six-year term was is scheduled for next year.
An election to pick the state’s next senator serving a full six-year term was is scheduled for next year.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch effort collapses
A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.
A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.
Future Democratic stars rally around Biden's reelection and their own 2028 bids
A new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
A new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
Minnesota politicians react to US Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death
Minnesota politicians are reacting to the death of 90-year-old U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Friday.
Minnesota politicians are reacting to the death of 90-year-old U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Friday.
As employers encounter labor shortages, Biden administration unveils playbook for training workers
Worker shortages have been frustrating for some employers, who raised their investments in new factories and construction projects after President Joe Biden signed into law funding for infrastructure, computer chips and a shift toward renewable energy sources.
Worker shortages have been frustrating for some employers, who raised their investments in new factories and construction projects after President Joe Biden signed into law funding for infrastructure, computer chips and a shift toward renewable energy sources.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein: Politicians, celebs react to long-serving senator's death
Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state of California, including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control.
Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state of California, including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control.
Minneapolis set to pay out another $1 million in worker's comp for former officers
The City of Minneapolis is set to pay out another $1 million-plus in worker's compensation to former MPD officers.
The City of Minneapolis is set to pay out another $1 million-plus in worker's compensation to former MPD officers.
Gates will be locked and park rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down
Most of the more than 420 national park units will be off-limits to the public, but the governors of Arizona and Utah vowed to keep some of the most iconic parks open with state funding, including Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.
Most of the more than 420 national park units will be off-limits to the public, but the governors of Arizona and Utah vowed to keep some of the most iconic parks open with state funding, including Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.
First impeachment hearing for President Biden
The first impeachment hearing for President Joe Biden is underway. House Republicans are trying to prove the president engaged in corrupt activity, using his status in office to benefit his family. They are zeroing on Hunter Biden, who they accuse of using the "Biden brand" to enrich himself.
The first impeachment hearing for President Joe Biden is underway. House Republicans are trying to prove the president engaged in corrupt activity, using his status in office to benefit his family. They are zeroing on Hunter Biden, who they accuse of using the "Biden brand" to enrich himself.
Senate unanimously passes resolution to reinstate formal dress code after Sen. John Fetterman controversy
A bipartisan resolution passed the upper chamber with unanimous consent for a formal dress code.
A bipartisan resolution passed the upper chamber with unanimous consent for a formal dress code.
House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."