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To avert a government shutdown, Senate Democratic leader says he’ll vote with the GOP
A shutdown would begin after Friday without congressional action.
Government shutdown prospects increase after Schumer says Democrats won’t vote for GOP funding bill
Democrats have argued that the shutdown fight is an opportunity to push back on Elon Musk-backed agency spending and staff cuts.
House passes GOP funding bill to avoid government shutdown
The measure now heads to the Senate where it’s uncertain if Democrats will provide the votes needed to avoid a lapse in government funding.
Partnership for Public Service lays off dozens of staff
The nonprofit works to improve civil service and positively transform government.
FBI releases new information about killing of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont
Border Patrol Union president said the agent was responding to intelligence.
What to know about President Jimmy Carter lying in state at the U.S. Capitol
Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100 in his hometown of Plains, Ga., lived the longest of any U.S. president in history.
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Johnson retains speakership, pledges to roll back 'totalitarian' administrative state
Some Republicans were concerned that a contested speaker election could delay implementation of Trump’s agenda.
New Orleans attack prompts tighter security in D.C. ahead of inauguration, Carter funeral
The Secret Service has already designated Congress’ certification of the Electoral College, Carter’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9 and the inauguration as National Special Security Events.
FBI confirms New Orleans attack was a terrorist incident
Counterterrorism officials said the assailant was “100% inspired by ISIS.” They have not linked the attack to a recent explosion in Las Vegas.
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