Congress unlikely to pass Farm Bill before Sept. 30 deadline. Here's how it affects you
Farm Bill will likely see another year-long extension as the deadline for new legislation rapidly approaches on Sept. 30.
Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said it was critical for Congress to pass a stopgap spending bill, which would avert a partial federal government shutdown that would begin if lawmakers do not pass funding legislation by Oct 1.
Why 30% of military veterans get disability benefits, forcing Congress to scramble
An emergency spending bill heads to President Biden today to ensure veterans continue to receive benefits. A rapid rise in disability claims drives the surge in costs for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans’ checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action.
Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits
VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.
Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits
VA needed emergency funding by Friday to avoid delays in compensation and pension benefit payments that go to 7 million veterans and their survivors.
Senators grill VA leaders over budget shortfall that puts veterans’ benefits at risk
Senators on Wednesday grilled leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs on why they were given just six weeks’ notice of a nearly $3 billion gap in the agency’s budget that potentially could prevent some veterans from receiving their benefits.
Congress scrambles to ensure safety of presidential candidates in final weeks of campaign
Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s ...
Kevin Kiley vs. Jessica Morse for Congress: Why analysts are watching this California race
Kiley’s campaign committee raised more than $579,000 from the beginning of April to end of June, according to the most recent ...
Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s exit: Priorities before leaving Congress
We spoke with the Ohio Republican about key health bills, lessons from the pandemic, and the future of GOP health leadership.
US Congress nears agreement on extending expiring Ukraine aid, sources say
Pro-Ukraine U.S. congressional leaders and President Joe Biden's administration are near an agreement to seek a one-year ...
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to ...
The Government Shutdown Standoff in Congress, Explained
GOP lawmakers in the House are divided over a stopgap spending bill that could prevent a government shutdown. Here’s a look ...
Virginia race for Spanberger’s open seat in Congress is heating up
The battle between Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R), both Army veterans turned lawyers, is one of the country’s ...
OPINION: An Arizona district with 14 tribes may not send one of its own to Congress
The former Navajo president seeks to represent a district with 14 of Arizona's 22 tribes in Congress. But demographics could ...
Mother of Rachel Morin testifies before Congress in immigration reform hearing
For the second time this month, the mother of Rachel Morin is testifying on Capital Hill to call for immigration reform.
It's 'very difficult' for Congress to figure out what the Fed is up to: Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Wis., compares and contrasts Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' respective economic plans and how their polling reflects ...