Government Shutdown Averted as House Passes 45-Day Funding Bill In a surprising turn of events, House Republicans and Democrats reached a last-minute deal to fund the government and avoid a shutdown that could have had dire economic consequences for American families. The House voted with overwhelming bipartisan support, 335-91, in favor of a short-term funding […]
“Government shutdown live updates: McCarthy floats clean funding bill” Background In the midst of a highly contentious debate over government funding, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has proposed a two-week, clean short-term funding bill with no attachments. This marks a significant change in position for McCarthy, who previously advocated for including Ukraine aid in […]
