The Ukrainian president arrived at the Capitol to talk privately with Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate as the world is watching Western support for Kyiv.
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Speaker McCarthy short on options to stop a shutdown as conservatives balk
The House speaker panned the idea of compromising with Democrats, and several right-wing Republicans are threatening to try to oust him from the speakership if he does.
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House Republicans strike deal on short-term funding, but Senate likely to reject it
The short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, would keep the government running until Oct. 31, but it is likely to face opposition in the Senate.
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Congress returns to prevent shutdown while Republicans weigh impeachment
The House is scheduled to meet for just 11 days before the government’s fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
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White House asks Congress to pass short-term spending deal, boost food aid
The federal government will shut down on Oct. 1 unless lawmakers either extend current spending or fund programs through next year.
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White House asks Congress to pass short-term funding to keep government operating
The federal government will shut down on Oct. 1 unless lawmakers either extend current spending or fund programs through next year.
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Auction will include 1941 Plymouth owned by Margaret Chase Smith
The late U.S. senator’s car will be auctioned Sunday with a starting bid of $7,500, but Thomaston Place Auction Galleries estimates it will sell for at least twice that amount.
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House Democrats push for televising Trump trials on classified documents, 2020 charges
A lawyer for Trump has also suggested that they would like the expected trial on 2020 election-related charges to be televised.
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Commentary: Congress needs to rein in ‘swipe fees’ to protect Maine consumers
The Credit Card Competition Act would stop Visa and Mastercard from hurting small business operators by reining in predatory swipe fees that are among the highest in the world.
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Director Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans
Chris Wray refused to engage in specific questions about ongoing federal investigations, including those involving former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.