Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats.
Senate averts government shutdown by passing federal funding ahead of midnight deadline
The U.S. Senate on Friday night averted a looming midnight shutdown of the federal government by passing a funding bill after approving a key procedural vote with the support of enough Democrats. The measure passed 54-46,
AOC slams Schumer help for Republican funding bill that prevented government shutdown
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Sen. Chuck Schumer's help for a Republican government funding bill amid speculation she could run for his seat.
Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
The Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure.
Live updates: Government shutdown averted, Senate-passed spending bill goes to Trump
President Trump praised Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for saying he would back the GOP spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
How senators voted on a bill to avert a government shutdown
The Senate voted to advance a measure Friday to extend federal funding levels through September and avert a government shutdown set to begin just after midnight. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) said Thursday that he planned to support the Republicans’ funding bill;
Trump signs continuing resolution, averting shutdown, White House says
President Trump signed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded Saturday, averting the threat of a government shutdown following a contentious week in Washington. The signing came after the Senate passed the bill in a 54 to 46 vote,
Thune ‘open’ to giving Dems amendment vote to help keep government open
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a ...
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Trump opponents hope threat of 'bootlicker' legacy enough to make Senate leader snap
House Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is being warned to push back against President Donald Trump to avoid earning a legacy ...
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GOP Leader John Thune Gently Rebukes Elon Musk Over DOGE Cuts on CNN, Suggests He Take a Step Back: ‘Hand It Off’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) gently rebuked Elon Musk over his actions at DOGE over the last month and change on ...
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Newt Gingrich: Recent GOP Actions Signal Major Conservative Shift In Politics
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich appeared on Fox Business Friday and said that the latest actions by the GOP signal a ...
The Testing of John Thune
The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?
Thune says Trump’s tariffs should be ‘temporary’ amid market volatility
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into ...
John Kennedy is trying to get Trump to get serious about the debt limit
The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.
Thune touts Washington Examiner report on Senate floor for Democratic filibusters
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) cited Washington Examiner reporting in his criticism Monday from the chamber floor ...