US Congress debates Ukraine aid as Pentagon warns money running low
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON A last-ditch weekend spending agreement avoided a U.S. government shutdown but left pro-Ukraine officials
2023-10-03 04:20
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stares down a right-wing coup
His ouster as Speaker could throw an unruly US House of Representatives into even further disarray.
2023-10-03 02:16
US House Speaker McCarthy braces for likely new Republican rebellion
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy is staring down a threat to his
2023-10-02 18:26
Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco
Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.
2023-10-02 01:17
Hardline Republicans seek to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep Matt Gaetz will seek to remove the Speaker this week, saying Republicans need "trustworthy" leadership.
2023-10-01 23:45
The government remains open -- for now. Here's what happens next
After days of stalemate, Congress passed a stopgap funding bill Saturday to keep the government open through mid-November, narrowly avoiding a shutdown that could have had devastating impacts.
2023-10-01 18:15
Jamaal Bowman: Democrat denies setting off fire alarm to stall spending vote
Republicans have accused Jamaal Bowman of trying to delay a vote on a stopgap spending bill.
2023-10-01 16:18
US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown
House lawmakers approve a temporary funding solution - which excludes new aid for Ukraine.
2023-10-01 04:29
Government shutdown only hours away in Washington DC
A right-wing revolt has left Congress unable to fund federal agencies before a Saturday midnight deadline.
2023-09-30 12:57
Biden to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government
President Joe Biden is expected to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government after a potential shutdown begins Sunday, four administration officials familiar with the plans told CNN.
2023-09-30 09:20
Analysis-Feinstein's death poses two big questions for US Senate Democrats
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON The death of trailblazing U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein presented her fellow Democrats with two
2023-09-30 01:48
Reaction to Democratic U.S. Senator Feinstein's death
WASHINGTON Long-serving U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat, has died at 90, a source familiar with the
2023-09-29 22:25