House passes stopgap bill that would avert shutdown: live coverage
40m By The Hill staffWith less than 10 hours before a government shutdown would start, the House passed a Republican stopgap measure that funds the government for 45 days. The measure passed with overwhelming Democratic support; dozens of Republicans voted against it. It now heads…Trump's rivals step up attacks as time runs out
56m By Jared GansFormer President Trump’s GOP rivals are signaling more willingness to attack him as the Iowa caucuses approach and the front-runner’s lead shows few signs of shaking. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) was among those who let loose on the former president…Jimmy Carter honored with digital mosaic made from over 15K birthday messages
60m By Lauren IrwinFormer President Jimmy Carter received more than 15,000 messages ahead of his 99th birthday on Sunday. The Carter Center asked the public to help build a digital mosaic by uploading “warm wishes, memories, or birthday greetings" to their website. People have…Watch live: Schumer remarks on stopgap funding bill
1h By The Hill staffThe Senate is expected to consider the House-passed bill that would avert a government shutdown and funds the government for 45 days. The measure passed with overwhelming Democratic support; dozens of Republicans voted against it. It now heads to the Senate.…Former ABC journalist sentenced to six years for child sexual abuse material
1h By Tara SuterA former journalist was sentenced to six years in prison for “for transportation and possession of child sexual abuse material” Friday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. “According to court documents, while…Single Democrat votes 'no' on House GOP’s government funding bill
2h By Aris FolleyRep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) on Saturday joined dozens of Republicans in voting against legislation to keep the government funded, criticizing the legislation for failing to include aid for Ukraine. Quigley was the only Democrat to vote against the measure,…Federal judge lifts some restrictions in North Carolina's abortion ban
2h By Tara SuterA federal court judge lifted some restrictions in North Carolina’s abortion ban Saturday. A District Judge, identified as Catherine Eagles by the ACLU, granted a preliminary injunction to Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, making portions of the abortion ban…Greene: ‘most Americans’ not worried about government shutdown
2h By Lauren IrwinRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Friday said she thinks most Americans are not worried about a government shutdown, saying they know what it feels like after the COVID-19 pandemic. “I promise you most Americans aren’t too worried about a government…Rep. Bowman under investigation for pulling fire alarm before government funding vote
2h By Emily BrooksRep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) pulled a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building on Saturday ahead of the House passing a stopgap measure to fund the government ahead of the midnight deadline, causing the building to be evacuated. Republicans are…Sunday shows preview: Congress almost out of time to avoid government shutdown
2h By Nick RobertsonThe potential government shutdown will likely be the focus of this week’s Sunday news shows. A shutdown may be in place by the time the shows air Sunday, as Congress has just hours left to approve government funding measures before a government shutdown…Watch live: Jeffries speaks after House passes stopgap funding measure
2h By The Hill staffHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is slated to deliver remarks Saturday afternoon after the House passed a Republican stopgap measure that funds the government for 45 days. The measure passed with overwhelming Democratic support; dozens of…Watch live: McCarthy speaks after House advances stopgap spending bill
3h By The Hill staffHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is slated to deliver remarks Saturday afternoon after the House passed a Republican stopgap measure that funds the government for 45 days. The measure passed with overwhelming Democratic support; dozens of Republicans…Kansas police chief suspended after raid on local newspaper
3h By Lauren IrwinMarion, Kansas police chief Gideon Cody was suspended this week after he conducted a series of raids including on the office of a local newspaper. According to the Marion County Record, the paper that was raided, Cody was suspended by Mayor David Mayfield, and…Abortion may not be a game-changer for Democrats in 2024
3h By David McLennan and Whitney Ross Manzo, opinion contributorsSince the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision was announced last year, there has been much discussion about the impact of the decision on the 2024 elections. Some have referred to the decision as a “political earthquake,”…House sends Senate bill to avert government shutdown
3h By Mychael SchnellThe House on Saturday approved a “clean” stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration hours before the midnight funding deadline. The measure would keep the government funded at current…
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