Government shutdown highlights: Congress votes to keep ... - NBC News
Dec 21, 2024 · Follow live updates and the latest news as government funding is set to expire on Saturday if Congress fails to pass a short-term spending bill.
Government shutdown updates: Biden signs funding bill ... - ABC News
Dec 21, 2024 · Biden signed the stopgap measure on Saturday. With a government shutdown narrowly avoided late Friday into Saturday morning, the House and Senate sent a funding bill to President Joe Biden's desk ...
Government funding bill clears Congress, averting a shutdown | AP News
Dec 20, 2024 · The incoming Trump administration vows to slash the federal budget and fire thousands of employees and is counting on Republicans for a big tax package. ... The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in ...
Senate eyes late-night vote after House ... - Associated Press News
Dec 20, 2024 · With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a …
Biden signs stopgap bipartisan measure to fund government ... - CBS News
Dec 22, 2024 · The measure extends current government funding through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster relief funds to help with hurricane recovery and other natural disasters.
Here’s what’s in and out of the government funding agreement
Dec 18, 2024 · Treasury needs to borrow to pay the bills since the US spends more than it collects in revenue, resulting in a budget deficit. The nation’s debt currently stands at $36.2 trillion.
Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
Dec 20, 2024 · “On this vote, the yeas are 85, the nays are 11. The bill is passed.” “After a chaotic few days in the House, it’s good news that the bipartisan approach in the end prevailed …
US Congress avoids government shutdown with spending bill | AP News
Sep 23, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months, averting a possible partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins Oct. 1 and pushing final decisions until after the November election.
Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown
Dec 17, 2024 · Legislation rolled out by leadership Tuesday would kick the Friday funding deadline to March 14 to buy more time for the next Congress and incoming president to hash out how the government should...
Budget: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis - POLITICO
Florida Republicans bash Washington. But they sure like its cash. Critics say border bill would send $60B to Ukraine. Here’s where it’s really going.