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Congress avoids a shutdown but leaves 'a big mess' for Trump and Republicans in 2025

Another funding bill. A debt limit extension. Major party-line bills on immigration and taxes. Nominations. Trump tried to push Congress to take the debt ceiling off his plate but failed.

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Trump signs funding bill to avert a government shutdown
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Democratic anger over 'Schumer surrender' shows party's deep divisions on how to take on Trump
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Chuck Schumer says he won't block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy
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24d ago

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Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near

After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.

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24d ago

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Senate Democrats to oppose House-passed GOP funding bill as shutdown looms

President Donald Trump met with the Irish prime minister in Washington.

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25d ago

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House narrowly passes six-month funding bill as shutdown deadline nears

The measure’s fate is uncertain in the Senate, where several Democrats will be needed to cross the 60-vote threshold for it to pass.

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26d ago

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GOP-led Congress races to avert government shutdown ahead of Friday deadline

Speaker Mike Johnson is eyeing a Tuesday vote in the House for a stopgap funding bill, but the path to passage in both chambers of Congress remains murky.

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28d ago

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Speaker Mike Johnson unveils funding bill one week before potential shutdown

The stopgap measure would keep the government funded through Sept. 30. But Democratic leaders are opposed, and it’s unclear if Johnson can pass it with only Republicans.

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55d ago

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Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies

In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said Republicans “should not count on” having Democratic votes to fund the government.

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105d ago

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Here's how a government shutdown could have impacted holiday travel

The Transportation Security Administration said it expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2.

Travelers check in at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

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105d ago

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Federal workers fed up with paycheck uncertainty surrounding shutdown fights

A shutdown would have jeopardized future paychecks for government employees and contractors

A TSA agent adjusts their holiday hat between checking traveler's documents through in line for security at Love Field airport in Dallas, Texas on Dec. 20, 2024.

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105d ago

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Senate passes bill to avoid a shutdown, ending funding fight at the 11th hour

President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill to fund the government through March 14. It does not address the debt ceiling, a key demand from President-elect Donald Trump.