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GOP leaders are seeking to keep pressure on Democrats to reopen the whole government. A Democratic effort to pass a bill paying active-duty military members during the government shutdown was blocked on the House floor Friday by the GOP. The presiding Republican, Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois, gaveled a brief pro forma session to a … Read more
The California governor approved the proposal despite fierce pushback from the Los Angeles mayor and City Council. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a contentious bill aimed at tackling California’s sky-high housing costs by spurring denser development near major transit stops in big cities. “Housing near transit means shorter commutes, lower costs, and more time with … Read more
The school’s leader expressed concerns that the compact would restrict its freedom of expression. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology publicly rejected an offer from the Trump administration Friday that would’ve granted the university preferential treatment for federal funding in exchange for new restrictions on the school’s finances, hiring and admissions. MIT President Sally Kornbluth said … Read more
The speaker questioned whether there is “any version of a reform that could find consensus and pass.“ Speaker Mike Johnson expressed fresh skepticism Friday that a deal to extend Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies — a key Democratic demand amid the 10-day government shutdown — is within reach. Speaking on a rare joint call … Read more
In a post on social media, President Donald Trump also raised the possibility of canceling a planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month. President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose “massive” new tariffs on China and to cancel an upcoming summit meeting with President Xi Jinping in response to Beijing’s latest … Read more
Agriculture Department officials briefed Hill staff Thursday on a plan to transfer another $300 million for food aid for the program. USDA officials have given assurances on Capitol Hill that a critical food aid program will get a cash infusion that will help it stay afloat through October if the government shutdown continues. The plan, … Read more
Republicans plan to shift their CR vote strategy once the Senate returns next week. Lawmakers are desperately throwing around ideas on how to end the shutdown as it heads toward its third week — and as federal workers start feeling the hole in their paychecks Friday. The Senate officially headed home for the long weekend … Read more
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield spoke to POLITICO’s “The Conversation.” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said President Donald Trump intentionally chose to send National Guard troops to Portland because of its strong Democratic politics. In an interview with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns for “The Conversation,” the Democrat said the administration wanted to “draw extremes” and “polarize … Read more
Senate Republicans on Thursday rebuffed a Democratic-led effort to block funding for President Donald Trump to convert a gifted Qatari jetliner into Air Force One. The move came as the chamber plowed through amendments to its annual defense policy bill, which is expected to pass Thursday evening. The Senate voted down, 46-50, an amendment to … Read more
A GOP-led effort to pass a landmark crypto bill this year is in jeopardy. Crypto chaos has returned to the U.S. Senate. Bipartisan talks over a bill overhauling how cryptocurrencies are regulated have stalled, jeopardizing the legislation’s path forward this year. Pro-crypto Senate Republicans have been rushing to pass a market-structure bill before the end … Read more