Tag: Legislation
The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily...
Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
WASHINGTON -- Approaching a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate set up votes toward final passage late Friday of a new plan that...
Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Johnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he...
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget...
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
ATLANTA -- Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in...
New Jersey weighs making underage gambling no longer a crime, but subject to a fine
TRENTON, N.J. -- Should underage gambling no longer be a crime?New Jersey lawmakers are considering changing the law to make gambling by people...