The bipartisan federal spending plan championed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has been abandoned following criticism from House Republicans, President-elect Donald Trump, and Tesla and X owner Elon Musk.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has become the first Republican to publicly announce he will not support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in the upcoming January speakership vote, following backlash over a massive spending bill released Tuesday evening. The bill, a 1,537-page continuing resolution (CR), has sparked outrage among conservative lawmakers, who argue it contradicts the mandate given by voters in the November elections.
Congressional leaders revealed a stopgap funding bill on Tuesday to keep the government operational until March 14, setting off a race to pass the legislation by the end of the week.
NCAA President Charlie Baker faced sharp criticism on Tuesday for placing the burden of safety on female athletes uncomfortable sharing locker rooms with transgender athletes.
Argentinian President Javier Milei, a staunch supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, is expected to attend Trump’s inauguration next month, marking a historic first for a foreign leader.
Police have identified the shooter who opened fire inside Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, killing a teacher and a teenage student, and injuring six others. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed that 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, known as Samantha, was responsible for the tragic attack.
With a federal shutdown looming on Friday, congressional leaders are in a race against time to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government running. Key sticking points include farm aid and disaster assistance, with bipartisan negotiations at a standstill.
