Congress unlikely to pass Farm Bill before Sept. 30 deadline. Here's how it affects you
Farm Bill will likely see another year-long extension as the deadline for new legislation rapidly approaches on Sept. 30.
Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said it was critical for Congress to pass a stopgap spending bill, which would avert a partial federal government shutdown that would begin if lawmakers do not pass funding legislation by Oct 1.
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans’ and
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans’ checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action.
Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits
VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.
Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits
VA needed emergency funding by Friday to avoid delays in compensation and pension benefit payments that go to 7 million veterans and their survivors.
Senators grill VA leaders over budget shortfall that puts veterans’ benefits at risk
Senators on Wednesday grilled leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs on why they were given just six weeks’ notice of a nearly $3 billion gap in the agency’s budget that potentially could prevent some veterans from receiving their benefits.
House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety
Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s ...
US Congress nears agreement on extending expiring Ukraine aid, sources say
Pro-Ukraine U.S. congressional leaders and President Joe Biden's administration are near an agreement to seek a one-year ...
‘Hidden Figures’ of the space race receive Congress’ highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.
Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s exit: Priorities before leaving Congress
We spoke with the Ohio Republican about key health bills, lessons from the pandemic, and the future of GOP health leadership.
It's 'very difficult' for Congress to figure out what the Fed is up to: Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Wis., compares and contrasts Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' respective economic plans and how their polling reflects ...
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many candidates are speaking up in new and surprising ways.
Members of Congress in Missouri and Kansas send letter about 'failing' postal service
Congress members from both sides of the aisle — and both sides of the Missouri-Kansas border — say USPS must do more to ...
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Congress slams BJP over crimes against women in states ruled by it, questions PM's silence
"Many such incidents have happened in the country but not a single word has come out of the mouths of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah," Congress leader Ajoy Kumar said ...
Congress killed pandemic safety nets, and we’re still paying the price
Had just the expanded child tax credit been in place in 2023, it could have reduced child poverty from its current 13.7 ...
The Government Shutdown Standoff in Congress, Explained
GOP lawmakers in the House are divided over a stopgap spending bill that could prevent a government shutdown. Here’s a look ...