Is 'deferred resignation' even legal? A federal judge said he'll likely grant an order barring agencies from withholding federal funds, even though a memo directing the freeze has been rescinded.

2 days ago · Rep. Ralph Norman said a revised blueprint for the GOP agenda could emerge this week.

1 day ago · President Donald Trump talks to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., left and and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, after he spoke to the National Prayer Breakfast, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. ... But as Johnson’s timeline slips — the House was hoping to start budget hearings this week — the Senate ...

Sep 22, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months, averting a possible partial government...

Mar 21, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend and allows Congress, nearly six months into the budget year, to complete its work funding the government through September.

Dec 16, 2024 · Top Republicans are signaling progress in government funding talks as leaders look to clinch a deal ahead of a looming Friday deadline.

Oct 1, 2023 · After resisting, Biden agreed to budget talks, reaching a bipartisan deal that averted a first-ever default. The White House had this time refused to negotiate, stressing that an agreement was already in place and House Republicans are refusing to honor its terms.

Feb 28, 2024 · Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have struck a partial funding deal on six spending bills to temporarily avert a government shutdown. Four funding bills that were due to run out of …

Congress has until midnight Friday to pass a spending bill that would avert a government shutdown, but lawmakers are in disarray on how they move forward after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon...

Mar 21, 2024 · Congressional leaders have released the second and final bipartisan package of six 2024 fiscal year appropriations bills, teeing up a race against the clock for lawmakers to pass the bills before a...