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Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown.

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Temporary spending bill passes House, likely to stall in Senate - Roll Call

The House on Friday narrowly passed a seven-week extension of federal spending ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avert a partial shutdown.

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Senate leaders set up dueling votes on stopgap funding bills - Roll Call

Top Senate Republicans and Democrats reached a deal to hold votes Friday on competing approaches to averting a partial government shutdown.

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Neither side blinking yet as House preps for CR vote - Roll Call

Congress is on the verge of a showdown over a bill to keep the government open after Sept. 30, with the House expected to vote Friday on a stopgap funding bill.

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GOP leaders try to quell stopgap concerns as House vote nears - Roll Call

The assassination of Charlie Kirk spurred intense negotiations on how much more should be appropriated to help protect public officials.

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In the Spotlight: Dave Min - Roll Call

The California Democrat supported several proposals in committee that would exert greater federal control over Washington, D.C.

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GOP changes Senate rules to speed some confirmations - Roll Call

For months, Democrats have forced the GOP majority to use valuable floor time on procedural votes, slowing down the confirmation process.

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Senate tables Schumer's motion for a vote on Epstein files - Roll Call

Democrats have looked to force votes relating to the Epstein files to focus public attention on President Donald Trump's connection with him.

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Republicans move to change Senate rules to speed confirmation of some nominees - Roll Call

Republicans move to change Senate rules to speed confirmation of some nominees - Congress

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Back from recess, Senate turns to defense while House looks to get back to business - Roll Call

The House and Senate are back from the August recess Tuesday with no shortage of work to do this week, let alone the month of September.

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House panel says it will examine allegations against Fed's Cook - Roll Call

President Trump's firing of a Fed governor comes amid wider scrutiny of the central bank, including by a House Financial Services task force.

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At the Races: Reeling in the recruits - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, as some familiar Democratic names reenter the fray.

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Congress holds sway in DC justice system that Trump maligns - Roll Call

Analysts say they see “a weird degree” of federal involvement in the day-to-day criminal justice apparatus of the District of Columbia.

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Trump willing to meet with Democrats before shutdown deadline - Roll Call

Trump has not yet met with Democratic congressional leaders since he returned to the White House on Jan. 20.

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‘A gift’: How Trump builds power for himself with ‘no details’ trade deals - Roll Call

President Trump offers “no details” on trade deals his administration is negotiating. That's by design — to give himself even more powers.

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Senators begin recess after giving up on nominations deal - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed some nominees Saturday, but left many others hanging before starting their August recess.

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Trump uses lavish ballroom, pro wrestling legend to move past Epstein saga - Roll Call

President Trump needed an assist this week moving beyond the Epstein scandal. WWE legend Triple H came in to make the save.

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Senate GOP pushes spending bills as Democratic anger builds - Roll Call

Senate GOP appropriators to bring a package of spending bills to the floor before the August recess, Chair Susan Collins said Thursday.

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Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Roll Call

Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Congress

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On Dobbs anniversary, Dems note GOP bill’s abortion entanglements - Roll Call

Three years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Senate Democrats urge the removal of further abortion restrictions in the reconciliation bill.

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‘We need more money’: Lawmakers call for security boost after Minnesota killings - Roll Call

But how to effectively spend money to increase security, without disconnecting lawmakers from their constituents, remains a vexing problem.

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Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Noem press conference - Roll Call

California Democratic senator spoke during a news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday in Los Angeles.

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Democrats struggle to check Trump moves on plane, meme coin - Roll Call

Democrats are trying to stop President Donald Trump from what they see as potential violations of a constitutional clause.

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Trump diverts from 'America First' as he seeks to end wars, snag foreign dollars - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has pivoted recently as he seeks trillions in foreign investment dollars and tries to end two foreign wars.

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The top Democrats leading the fight against Trump’s agenda

The first five months of Donald Trump’s second presidency have been brutal for the Democratic party, which has been almost completely unable to stop his aggressive agenda. In March, CNN polling showed the favourability rating for the Democrats at just 29% – a record low in CNN polls dating back…

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