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Not again! Federal workers brace for another government shutdown
It’s a test not only of their ability to stay financially afloat, but also of their commitment to public service.
By Fatima Hussein
Where democratic presidential candidates stand on the federal workforce
Some democratic presidential candidates have more comprehensive plans for the federal workforce than others.
By Jessie Bur
After impeachment, House bestows big trade victory on Trump
The legislation passed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her colleagues won key concessions from an administration anxious to pass the trade deal before next year’s election season makes that task more difficult.
Impeachment shadows Trump on trip to NATO leaders meeting
Crying foul over timing, President Donald Trump on Monday accused Democrats of scheduling this week’s impeachment hearing to undercut him during his trip abroad for a NATO summit playing out at a crucial moment for the 70-year-old military alliance.
House votes to avert government shutdown through Dec. 20
The House passed a continuing resolution that's expected to pass the Senate and get President Donald Trump's signature.
By Joe Gould
What is a continuing resolution?
A CR usually means the regular process of passing 12 appropriations bills by the start of the fiscal year has failed.
By Joe Gould
White House says it will prevent government shutdown on this one condition
To avoid a government shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump would sign a stopgap spending bill, but there are strings attached.
By Joe Gould
Trump’s Ukraine scandal could be ‘impeachable offense’ key national security Democrats, veterans warn
Five freshman lawmakers who served in the military for the first time this week said they may support impeachment hearings against the president.
Defense spending bill hits border wall in Senate
Senate Democrats blocked Republican plans to advance an appropriations package including $693 billion in defense spending.
House Democrats probe if Trump slow-rolled Ukraine military aid in larger effort to target Biden
House Democrats will investigate whether President Trump’s decision to delay security assistance to Ukraine was part of a pressure campaign that potentially violated a host of legal and ethical rules.
By Joe Gould