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House approves spending bill, leaving senators hours to act before shutdown deadline
The House has approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March 14. The timing leaves the Senate just hours to act before a midnight deadline to prevent a government shutdown.
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Lawmakers release spending bill to fund federal government until March 14
Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14.
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Trump returns to Washington for the 1st time since he won the election
President Biden and President-elect Trump met for almost two hours and discussed a funding bill that Congress needs to pass by Dec. 21, as well as ongoing support for Ukraine, the White House said.
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Both houses of Congress need to elect leaders. How will Trump shape the choices?
Congress comes back for a lame-duck session with a packed agenda, including voting on a new Senate majority leader.
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Republicans hope for a House majority as Congress returns to session
Congress returns this week. Republicans are hopeful they will maintain their House majority in the next Congress. In the Senate, Republicans will choose the next majority leader.
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Republicans will control the U.S. Senate
Republicans have successfully flipped control of the Senate, which Democrats currently control 51-49.
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Sarah McBride becomes the first openly transgender person elected to Congress
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride is once again making history — she will be the first openly transgender person to serve in the U.S. Congress.
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Candidates in House and Senate races are making their final pitches to voters
Regardless of who wins the presidential election, they require a Congress to advance their agenda. How are candidates for the House and Senate making their final pitches to voters?
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The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch
Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber thanks to a 2024 map of races that tilts disproportionately in the GOP’s favor. Here are the races to watch.
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Two Jewish Democrats reflect on Congressional efforts to combat surge in antisemitism
On the anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Jewish lawmakers reflect on what role Congress can play in addressing rising antisemitism in the U.S.
