It’s House Speaker Mike Johnson‘s (R-LA) turn to usher a shutdown-ending funding bill through Congress, but unlike past spending fights, Republicans are expected to pass the legislation with relative ease. Some of the House’s biggest budget hawks have signaled their support for the Senate-passed bill, despite past concerns about short-term patches to fund the government. […]

Washington Examiner congressional reporter Lauren Green said Monday that the Democratic Party has faced pressure in recent weeks, prompting some members to take the first steps toward ending the government shutdown. The Senate passed a measure by a vote of 60-40 on Monday night, the 41st day of the shutdown, and sent it to the […]

The congressional map ruled on by Utah Third District Judge Dianna Gibson drew praise from Democratic lawmakers and criticism from their Republican counterparts. Utah is in the midst of a redistricting battle brought on by the League of Women Voters of Utah, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, and Better Boundaries. This coalition came together opposing […]

Even though the Israel–Hamas war stopped about a month ago, Palestinians in Gaza are facing the prospect of experiencing winter without stable shelter, limited food, and the spread of communicable diseases. The ceasefire was supposed to create the conditions for a dramatic surge in humanitarian aid for Gazans in need, but that has yet to […]