The Latest Breaking News from John Thune

Trump and RFK Jr. are playing doctor again.

"There would be hell to pay if we don't put up a fight," said one House Democrat.

Congress is on the verge of a showdown over a bill to keep the government open after Sept. 30, with the House expected to vote Friday on a stopgap funding bill.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump "wants a shutdown" and is refusing to address rising health costs as Congress barrels toward a Sept. 30 funding deadline, sharpening a fight over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that could push premiums higher for millions.

GOP lawmakers want to add their own security funding to the package.

Top Senate Republican says Democrats see shutdown as ‘politically advantageous’ as 30 September deadline looms

President Trump will be on the road during stopgap spending talks, unlike his hands-on approach earlier this year on a GOP budget mega bill.

For months, Democrats have forced the GOP majority to use valuable floor time on procedural votes, slowing down the confirmation process.

The bill would label Russia and Belarus state sponsors of terrorism.