Congress unlikely to pass Farm Bill before Sept. 30 deadline. Here's how it affects you
Farm Bill will likely see another year-long extension as the deadline for new legislation rapidly approaches on Sept. 30.
Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said it was critical for Congress to pass a stopgap spending bill, which would avert a partial federal government shutdown that would begin if lawmakers do not pass funding legislation by Oct 1.
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans’ checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action.
Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits
VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.
Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits
VA needed emergency funding by Friday to avoid delays in compensation and pension benefit payments that go to 7 million veterans and their survivors.
Senators grill VA leaders over budget shortfall that puts veterans’ benefits at risk
Senators on Wednesday grilled leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs on why they were given just six weeks’ notice of a nearly $3 billion gap in the agency’s budget that potentially could prevent some veterans from receiving their benefits.
House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety
Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s ...
The Government Shutdown Standoff in Congress, Explained
GOP lawmakers in the House are divided over a stopgap spending bill that could prevent a government shutdown. Here’s a look ...
‘Hidden Figures’ of the space race receive Congress’ highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.
It's 'very difficult' for Congress to figure out what the Fed is up to: Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Wis., compares and contrasts Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' respective economic plans and how their polling reflects ...
Moskowitz: No appetite in Congress for national property insurance solution
Through a national catastrophe fund, the federal government would guarantee part of the damage-related costs in the event of ...
US Congress nears agreement on extending expiring Ukraine aid, sources say
Pro-Ukraine U.S. congressional leaders and President Joe Biden's administration are near an agreement to seek a one-year ...
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to ...
OPINION: An Arizona district with 14 tribes may not send one of its own to Congress
The former Navajo president seeks to represent a district with 14 of Arizona's 22 tribes in Congress. But demographics could ...
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Haryana polls: Khattar invites Congress MP Selja to join BJP
Former Haryana Chief Minister and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has extended an invitation to Congress leader Kumari ...
Mother of Rachel Morin testifies before Congress in immigration reform hearing
For the second time this month, the mother of Rachel Morin is testifying on Capital Hill to call for immigration reform.
Virginia race for Spanberger’s open seat in Congress is heating up
The battle between Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R), both Army veterans turned lawyers, is one of the country’s ...