President Trump has canceled his planned face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Moscow ramps up attacks on Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure.
Schumer blames the potential rise in costs on Republicans and said they’re unwilling to include extensions for Affordable Care Act tax credits that millions of Americans — and New Yorkers — rely on.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On day 23 of the shutdown, the Senate will vote on a bill that would not end the shutdown, but it would pay some federal employees.
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The impasse on Capitol Hill continues into its fourth week. Democrats want a funding bill that protects Medicaid and extends expiring Obamacare subsidies. Republicans argue those issues should be dealt with only after the government reopens.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to make sure the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is still in place following the weekend’s strikes. We spoke with the State Department about the peace deal and how they’re securing this ceasefire agreement.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Republicans are still a few votes short of reaching the 60-vote threshold to pass their government funding bill. Some suggest the Senate should use a rare legislative procedure to bypass that 60-vote threshold to reopen the government, known as the “nuclear option”.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, it will mark the second-longest government shutdown in US history. There still seems there’s no way of getting out of this funding fight.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Within walking distance from the White House, people participated in the “No Kings” protest. Organizers of the protest said they want to show the Trump administration that America should not have a king-like president. Top Republican lawmakers call this protest a “hate America” rally.
