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House progress stalls as Republicans appear to walk back stopgap spending deal

House Republican leaders are back to the drawing board as negotiations over government spending hit a major speed bump on Thursday after a handful of GOP lawmakers sank a procedural vote on the annual defense spending bill for the second time this week.

Biden blasted for legalizing work for illegal immigrants: ‘It undermines all deterrence’

The Biden administration's move to make it easier for illegal immigrants to obtain federal work documents appeased elected Democratic leaders in sanctuary cities but drew backlash from the GOP for creating another "magnet" for illegal border crossings.

Biden administration ‘looking at’ how to proceed in government shutdown

Biden administration agencies are "looking at" preparing for a government shutdown as both the Senate and House face continued roadblocks toward passing funding legislation before month's end.

Stimulus update: Deadline to claim payment worth up to $675 for Montana residents in 10 days

Residents in the Treasure State have until Oct. 1 to apply for a property tax rebate, which is offering up to $675 per taxpayer.

Senate confirms leader of Marines, the third nominee to escape Tuberville’s blockade

The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Gen. Eric Smith to become the next Marine Corps commandant, the third nomination to move through the Senate after Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) monthslong blockade on military promotions and confirmations.

White House ‘would like to see’ Xi pressure Putin to end war in Ukraine

The White House wants Chinese President Xi Jinping to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin during their upcoming meeting to end the war in Ukraine.

Stimulus update: Payment worth $1,300 to be sent in two weeks from Alaska fund

Alaska residents who are eligible and enrolled in the state's Permanent Fund Dividend will begin to receive their 2023 payment in two weeks.

WATCH LIVE: Biden hosts Zelensky in Washington for second time

President Joe Biden is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, D.C., at the White House. It's the Ukrainian president's second visit since Russia's invasion last year.

No Labels fuels concerns from Democrats as it registers more than 15,000 voters in Arizona

The centrist group No Labels has registered more than 15,000 people in Arizona, growing Democratic fears of a third-party presidential campaign that will take votes away from President Joe Biden.

Ibram X. Kendi’s anti-racism center under ‘inquiry’ for money management practices

Boston University is conducting an "inquiry" into Ibram X. Kendi's Center for Antiracist Research after nearly one-third of its staff was laid off last week.
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