House Republicans move to avoid government shutdown amid intraparty opposition

House Republicans move to avoid government shutdown amid intraparty opposition

Washington — House Republicans will fast-track a short-term spending bill after sidestepping the lower chamber’s Rules Committee as the bipartisan measure to keep the government open faced opposition from the panel’s conservative members.  House Republicans are expected to bring up the three-month funding bill for a floor vote under a procedure known as suspension of … Read more

U.S. Senate averts partial government shutdown with late-night legislative package

U.S. Senate averts partial government shutdown with late-night legislative package

U.S. Senate averts partial government shutdown with late-night legislative package – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Senate passed an eleventh hour legislation package that thwarted a partial government shutdown. The $1.2 trillion package passed in a 74-24 vote. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more

House passes $1.2 trillion spending package hours before shutdown deadline, sending it to Senate

House passes .2 trillion spending package hours before shutdown deadline, sending it to Senate

Washington — The House passed a massive spending package on Friday to fully fund the government through September, sending it to the Senate ahead of a midnight deadline to avert a partial shutdown. The House approved the $1.2 trillion package, which was unveiled early Thursday, in a vote of 286 to 134. The package wraps six … Read more

Bipartisan House bill could ban TikTok in the U.S.

Bipartisan House bill could ban TikTok in the U.S.

Bipartisan House bill could ban TikTok in the U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News A bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. over its ties to China has support from both parties. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane takes a closer look at what lawmakers are trying to do. Be the first to … Read more