Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown, pushing budget fight into new year

President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, as wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel remains stalled. 

Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays

Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.

Jamaal Bowman criminally charged in Capitol Hill fire alarm incident

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.

Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership

The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.

Dianne Feinstein honored by President Biden, VP Harris at memorial service

Hundreds of elected officials, friends and family members gathered at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday to honor the life, career and legacy of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan

The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.

Government shutdown could be a huge hit on the economy

As the federal government shutdown looms ever closer, a lot of folks are asking: "How is this going to affect me?" A lot depends on how long a shutdown lasts.

Rep. Barbara Lee criticizes Gov. Newsom's 'caretaker' comments over Senate race

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released a statement criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's remarks on appointing a caretaker to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein should she not complete her term. 

Pelosi says she’ll run for reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Trump’s comments risk tainting a jury in federal election subversion case, special counsel says

Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s “daily" statements risk tainting a jury pool in Washington in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Trump surrenders to Georgia authorities ahead of trial, historic mugshot released

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office showed no special treatment as former President Donald Trump was booked into jail on 13 felony charges Thursday evening. A short time later, Trump's mug shot was released to the public. 

Trump leaves Atlanta after surrendering at Fulton County Jail

The mugshot of former President Donald Trump has been released by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office about an hour after he bonded out on RICO charges.

Mug shots: Co-defendants surrender in Georgia election interference case

With the Friday deadline approaching, 11 of the 19 defendants indicted in Fulton County investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies' alleged election interference have turned themselves in to authorities.