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Hardline Republicans express discontent over House Speaker's spending agreement

House Republicans are simmering with discontent and bordering on revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson over a spending agreement, leading to tensions and a p...

Top News · Jan 10, 2024

Republicans defeat another rule in House over spending deal - Roll Call

A dozen Republicans voted down a rule on unrelated legislation out of anger over Johnson’s budget accord with Democratic leaders and lack of movement on border restrictions.

Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024

Both chambers near decisions on another stopgap spending bill - Roll Call

Johnson dropped his opposition to more short-term funding patches, saying he wouldn't rule out a stopgap even though it's not his preference.

Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024

New Jan. 6 video shows U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls in tense Capitol standoff

Despite once condemning the violent attack, Nehls has since downplayed the insurrection and defended many of the rioters who have been prosecuted.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2024

Congressman Connolly praises bipartisanship and budget agreement, predicts challenges ahead

Congressman Jerry Connolly discusses the budget agreement on Capitol Hill, highlighting the irony and challenges faced by Speaker Mike Johnson. Stay tuned ...

Top News · Jan 8, 2024

Unfinished 2023 business dominates start of 2024 session - Roll Call

At the start of a presidential election year with both chambers in play, Congress and the White House are dealing with leftovers from 2023.

Roll Call · Jan 8, 2024

Up First briefing: Congress announces new spending deal; Lloyd Austin's hospital stay

Congress reaches a deal to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year to avoid a shutdown. Defense Sec. Austin's secretive hospital stay raises questions.

WEKU · Jan 8, 2024

Congressional leaders announce an agreement on spending levels, a key step to averting shutdown

Money is set to lapse Jan. 19 for some agencies and Feb. 2 for others. The agreement is separate from the negotiations to secure additional funding for Israel and Ukraine.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024

Congressional leaders reach a deal to fund the government, avert a shutdown

The deal — which has yet to pass Congress — adheres to the spending levels agreed to by President Biden and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in a deal last summer.

WEKU · Jan 7, 2024

Three years later, partisan rift widens in Congress over January 6

House Republicans, under Speaker Mike Johnson, pledge to ramp up their investigations and public release of security tapes.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2024