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Six senators call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

Six senators call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to "immediately reverse course" on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.

Time for term limits? Dems in majority could have familiar faces in key roles

Time for term limits? Dems in majority could have familiar faces in key roles

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats hope to bring a new agenda to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party's legislative work for a decade or more.

Democrats eye return to power with many of the same faces crafting their agenda

Democrats eye return to power with many of the same faces crafting their agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats hope to bring a new agenda to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party's legislative work for a decade or more.

Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms

Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy costs failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, falling victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern.

Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms

Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans are dedicating one of the final votes before the midterm elections to a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills.

Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill

Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House as lawmakers from both parties use the visit to denounce China's actions on the world stage.

House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs

House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs as lawmakers used what was expected to be their final day in Washington before the midterm elections to address a growing voter concern.

House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers

House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House voted Tuesday to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., following a House Ethics Committee investigation that concluded he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers in his office.

House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.

McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home

McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he's been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home.

House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill

House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump's request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security and that would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War.

House votes to adopt Department of War renaming in annual defense bill

House votes to adopt Department of War renaming in annual defense bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump's request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security and that would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War.

Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation

Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Department of Labor emphasized a steady grounding in labor law built on years of experience in private practice, academia and the federal government as he looked to win over senators in a confirmation hearing Thursday.

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.

House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders

House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House is on course to pass legislation that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy despite opposition from Republican leaders who warn the bill will undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after acknowledging affair with staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after acknowledging affair with staffer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance Friday in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country's biggest airports.

White House officials and senators meet on DHS shutdown, a small sign of progress

White House officials and senators meet on DHS shutdown, a small sign of progress

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bipartisan group of senators met behind closed doors Thursday with White House border czar Tom Homan, a small sign of progress as lawmakers look to end a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security that began more than a month ago.

Lawmakers struggle to make headway on Homeland Security funding

Lawmakers struggle to make headway on Homeland Security funding

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers appear far from ending a funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security even as the president's nominee to run the department, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, pleaded with colleagues Wednesday to resolve the impasse.

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican and Democratic senators vented their frustrations Wednesday with the lack of progress in funding the Department of Homeland Security, which is resulting in more Americans enduring long lines at airports around the country. It's a problem that is expected to intensify as the impasse enters its fourth week.

Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk

Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Homeland Security funding bill falters again as Republicans warn of Iran risk

Homeland Security funding bill falters again as Republicans warn of Iran risk

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war

Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans are invoking the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they tee up votes Thursday on a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security.

He's blasted Speaker Johnson and Democrats alike. Now this Republican faces a critical decision

He's blasted Speaker Johnson and Democrats alike. Now this Republican faces a critical decision

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley has seen the political ground shift beneath him this past year, the boundaries of his California district upended by the nation's partisan redistricting war.

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending it to Trump

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending it to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump while setting the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.

House is nearing passage of a bill to end the partial government shutdown

House is nearing passage of a bill to end the partial government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bill to end a partial government shutdown is nearing final passage in the House after narrowly clearing a critical procedural hurdle Tuesday afternoon.

GOP leaders sound increasingly confident they can pass a spending package and end partial shutdown

GOP leaders sound increasingly confident they can pass a spending package and end partial shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to carry out President Donald Trump's "play call" for funding the government will be put to the test on Tuesday as the House votes on a bill to end the partial shutdown.

GOP leaders push toward a vote on ending the partial government shutdown

GOP leaders push toward a vote on ending the partial government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to carry out President Donald Trump's "play call" for funding the government will be put to the test on Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown.

GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to carry out President Donald Trump's "play call" for funding the government will be put to the test Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown.

Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms

Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress is halfway home in approving government funding for the current budget year that began Oct. 1 after the Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a three-bill package.

House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown

House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills on Thursday that would fund parts of the federal government through September, demonstrating the eagerness of lawmakers to avoid another government shutdown near the end of the month.

House refuses to override Trump vetoes as Republicans stick with president

House refuses to override Trump vetoes as Republicans stick with president

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House refused Thursday to override President Donald Trump's veto of two low-profile bills as Republicans stuck with the president despite their prior support for the measures.

House considers overriding Trump vetoes as Republicans weigh crossing president

House considers overriding Trump vetoes as Republicans weigh crossing president

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans will consider a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump with House votes Thursday to override his vetoes of two low-profile bills that were considered noncontroversial when they passed Congress.

A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result.

A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as today, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result.

Trump administration won't tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says

Trump administration won't tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration is rejecting the idea of using roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep food aid flowing into November amid the government shutdown, according to a Department of Agriculture memo that surfaced Friday. States temporarily covering the cost of benefits next month will not be reimbursed, the memo says.

Pressure points ahead could bring a quicker end to the shutdown

Pressure points ahead could bring a quicker end to the shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first week is the easy one. The pressure to resolve the federal shutdown will gradually build as the shutdown enters its second week -- and as government workers miss paychecks and important programs run out of money.

Will the government shutdown affect next year's election? Recent history provides clues

Will the government shutdown affect next year's election? Recent history provides clues

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Political leaders in Washington are spending considerable energy blaming the other party for what could be an extended government shutdown, and that effort includes shaping the narrative for next year's elections.

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.

What will happen if there's a government shutdown at day's end

What will happen if there's a government shutdown at day's end

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington is just hours away from yet another federal government shutdown, with prospects looking rather bleak for a last-minute compromise in Congress to avoid federal closures beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

What we know about how a government shutdown would unfold

What we know about how a government shutdown would unfold

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The threat of a government shutdown has become a recurring event in Washington, though most of the time lawmakers and the president are able to head it off. This time, however, prospects for a last-minute compromise look rather bleak.

Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1

Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate rejected competing measures on Friday to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, increasing prospects for a partial government shutdown on that date.

House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, but prospects in the Senate look dim

House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, but prospects in the Senate look dim

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Friday passed a short-term spending bill to extend government funding for seven weeks and avoid a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1, but prospects looked dimmer in the Senate, where the two parties show no signs of budging on the matter.

House voting on funding patch as parties trade blame for potential shutdown

House voting on funding patch as parties trade blame for potential shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican and Democratic lawmakers show no signs of budging as the House takes up a bill Friday to avert a partial government shutdown in less than two weeks.

August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S. Capitol grounds can't mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump's nominees. It could make for a momentous September.

Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans look to lock in cuts to programs targeted by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency.

Budget office says Trump's tax law will add $3.4 trillion to deficits, leave 10 million uninsured

Budget office says Trump's tax law will add $3.4 trillion to deficits, leave 10 million uninsured

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's tax and spending law will add $3.4 trillion to federal deficits through 2034, the Congressional Budget Office reported Monday, a slight increase in the projection that takes into account the final tweaks that Republicans made before getting the legislation over the finish line.

Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts

Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved spending, overcoming concerns about what the rescissions could mean for impoverished people around the globe and for public radio and television stations in their home states.

Republicans look to tweak Trump's request for $9.4 billion in spending cuts

Republicans look to tweak Trump's request for $9.4 billion in spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans worked Tuesday to slightly scale back President Donald Trump's request to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved spending as they tried to build momentum for the package before a key test vote.

Republicans are considering changes to Trump's request for $9.4 billion in spending cuts

Republicans are considering changes to Trump's request for $9.4 billion in spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans were exploring changes Tuesday to President Donald Trump's request to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved spending targeted by his Department of Government Efficiency, signaling potential difficulties ahead of an important test vote.

Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencers

Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencers

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican efforts to loosen regulations on gun silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns have been dealt a big setback with the Senate parliamentarian advising that the proposal would need to clear a 60-vote threshold if included in their big tax and immigration bill.

Senators challenge Trump's proposed cuts to foreign aid and public media in contentious hearing

Senators challenge Trump's proposed cuts to foreign aid and public media in contentious hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Senate panel challenged on a bipartisan basis the merits of cancelling billions of dollars in spending for foreign aid and public media as part of a contentious hearing Wednesday examining the White House's request for the cuts.

What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax bill

What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A small government office with some 275 employees has found itself caught in the political crossfire as Congress debates President Donald Trump's "one big beautiful bill."

Now that they've passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans

Now that they've passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line. Now comes the hard part.

Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges

Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House passed legislation Wednesday mostly along party lines that limits the authority of federal district judges to issue nationwide orders, as Republicans react to several court rulings against the Trump administration.