Democratic Party (United States)
As the new fiscal year approaches, Democrats are prepared to use their limited leverage to block key components of Donald Trump's agenda, including Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid cuts. With the House passing a funding patch and the Senate adjourning for recess, the stage is set for
Government shutdowns
The House of Representatives approved a stopgap spending bill and a $231 million infusion to the Secret Service, setting the stage for Congress to avoid a government shutdown and boost security for presidential candidates ahead of November's elections. The bill, which extends federal funding until Dec. 20, was
Government shutdowns
In a dramatic U-turn, Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushed through a stopgap bill with Democratic votes, avoiding a government shutdown on Saturday. The bill will keep the federal government open until mid-November, providing billions of dollars for disaster recovery efforts, despite no funding for Ukraine. President Biden signed the bill shortly
Government shutdowns
As Congress hurtles toward a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is attempting to pivot the debate from an issue that has divided Republicans - federal spending - to one where they are united: President Biden's handling of the southern border. By floating a stopgap funding bill that would
