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A bipartisan spending bill allocates $32 million for the Kennedy Center, despite ongoing controversy over President Trump's attempt to rebrand the venue with his name, which conflicts with federal law and has led to legal challenges and declining attendance.
A last-minute provision in a federal spending bill aiming to restrict hemp-derived products like CBD and THC has caused disquiet among Republicans, especially in hemp-producing Kentucky, threatening the bill's passage and the end of the government shutdown. The provision, which bans products with more than 0.4 mg of THC per container, is opposed by some lawmakers and industry leaders who argue it could lead to an unregulated market and harm consumers. The bill is expected to pass with some opposition, and advocates hope to replace the ban with more thoughtful regulations.
A bipartisan deal has been reached to fund Congress and related agencies for the current fiscal year, including increased security measures and full funding for the Government Accountability Office, aiming to end the government shutdown. The package also includes funding for veterans, defense infrastructure, and other federal programs, with ongoing negotiations and votes expected to finalize the agreement.
Democrats are weighing whether supporting a full-year appropriations bill will weaken their negotiating position amid a government shutdown, as Republicans push to include defense and other funding measures, with key votes and negotiations ongoing in the Senate.
The US government shutdown has escalated into a major political crisis, exposing deep divisions within Congress, with no clear resolution in sight, as tensions rise and the impact on federal workers and military families grows.
President Trump assured Navy sailors that their paychecks would be restored despite the ongoing government shutdown caused by congressional deadlock over a spending bill, with the shutdown affecting federal employees including service members who will receive back pay. House Republicans claim to have passed a clean funding bill, but the Senate has yet to approve it, leaving the government partially closed.
The US government shutdown continues as Republicans and Democrats fail to agree on a funding bill, with Trump cutting funds for Democratic states and threatening layoffs, highlighting political deadlock and economic concerns.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is exploring a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, while also considering strategies to manage or avoid one, amid ongoing negotiations with Republicans and plans for a meeting with President Trump.
The US government faces a partial shutdown from midnight Wednesday unless Congress reaches an agreement on a spending bill, with President Trump scheduled to meet with congressional leaders to negotiate a resolution amid ongoing disagreements over healthcare provisions and budget priorities.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is blamed for the potential government shutdown if Congress does not pass a spending bill within 48 hours, amid internal Democratic pressures for a more confrontational stance.
President Trump predicts a government shutdown unless Democrats compromise on spending and healthcare issues, expressing confidence that the public will support his stance and that a shutdown could allow him to cut government programs. He plans to meet congressional leaders to address the impasse before the October 1 deadline.
President Trump is scheduled to meet with congressional leaders to negotiate a spending bill ahead of the October 1 deadline to prevent a government shutdown, which could impact federal programs and workers. The meeting aims to resolve disagreements over the bill, with Democrats pushing for extensions of health-related tax credits and Medicaid provisions. The White House has prepared for a shutdown, including potential layoffs of federal employees, if an agreement is not reached.
President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Schumer and Jeffries after House GOP leadership expressed concerns, amid ongoing debates over government funding and healthcare policies, with Republicans wary of losing leverage and Democrats pushing for policy concessions.
Top Democrats Schumer and Jeffries are requesting a meeting with President Trump to discuss avoiding a government shutdown, as negotiations have stalled and a short-term funding bill has failed in the Senate, with blame potentially falling on Republicans.
Democrats in the Senate blocked a GOP spending plan aimed at preventing a government shutdown, demanding more funding for health programs and other issues, leading to a standoff that risks a government shutdown at the end of September.