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House Republicans running into trouble trying to nominate new speaker
“I don’t know how the hell you get to 218,” Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, said. “It could be a long week.”
By Lisa Mascaro
House votes to avert government shutdown through Dec. 20
The House passed a continuing resolution that's expected to pass the Senate and get President Donald Trump's signature.
By Joe Gould
White House says it will prevent government shutdown on this one condition
To avoid a government shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump would sign a stopgap spending bill, but there are strings attached.
By Joe Gould
Veterans legislation dispute prompts Republican walk-out on Capitol Hill
The fight over veterans policy bills is linked to the House's ongoing impeachment investigation.
Top defense Republican plans to leave the House next year
Mac Thornberry, who has served in Congress for 25 years, is the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee.
Senate to vote on ending border emergency that diverted DoD funds
The Senate is voting this week on whether to end the president’s emergency diversion of military funding to his border wall.
By Joe Gould