Congress avoids serious government shutdown – for now – after lawmakers reach bipartisan deal
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan deal to temporarily avoid a major shutdown, keeping the government open ...
Congress approves changes to Social Security for some public sector workers
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduces Social Security for those who earn “non-covered” pension income their jobs, ...
Government shutdown recap: Congress passes funding deal
A government shutdown will set in at midnight if Congress doesn't come up with a bipartisan deal. Keep up with the USA TODAY ...
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Congress passes funding bill, averting a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson had insisted Congress would “meet our obligations” and not allow federal operations to shutter ahead of the Christmas holiday season. But the day’s outcome was ...
Enough of Matt Gaetz and Kay Granger. Can we finally get a functional Congress? | Opinion
The House Ethics Committee found 'substantial evidence' that former Rep. Matt Gaetz participated in 'prostitution, statutory ...
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USA could soon reach new debt ceiling
According to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the US could reach its debt ceiling as early as mid-January. "The Treasury ...
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As government shutdown looms, here's where federal workers would be most affected
and pay raises for members of Congress, USA TODAY reported. Current government funding expires Friday night when Congress is scheduled to adjourn for the holidays. If a funding bill is not passed ...
Dem senator clashes with CNN reporter over Congress pay raise: Your paycheck is the same despite low ratings
Sen. Dick Durbin was confronted by a CNN reporter on a provision that gives pay raises to lawmakers in the latest spending ...
NFL urges Congress to ‘protect critical infrastructure’ amid drone concerns
The NFL is calling on Congress to act in the face of increasing concerns over drones potentially creating safety risks at ...