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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., meets with reporters ahead of a crucial vote on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded at its current levels, a measure not heartily supported by the hard right wing of his party, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

House votes to prevent a government shutdown

The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year.

18 months ago

Lawmakers mull Ukraine plans amid uncertainty after McCarthy ouster

Two Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections.

By Bryant Harris

19 months ago

Biden says there’s ‘not much time’ to keep aid flowing to Ukraine

President Joe Biden spoke Sunday after Congress passed a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for Ukraine in the fight against Russia.

20 months ago

Defense Secretary Austin to deliver Naval Academy commencement address

Austin will deliver the speech to the grads later this month in Annapolis, Maryland.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

24 months ago

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Proposed GOP cuts would slash $30 billion from veterans spending

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has unveiled sweeping proposed budget cuts in a bargain with the Biden administration over raising the nation’s debt limit.

By Rep. Mark A. Takano, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Chris Deluzio

2 years ago

China warns of rocket debris in area northeast of Taiwan

China’s local maritime authorities have issued a warning for possible rocket debris in waters northeast of Taiwan.

By Huizhong Wu, AP

2 years ago