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December 21

What's in the approved government funding bill

The deal does not include a provision to raise the debt limit.
December 21
The Capitol is pictured in Washington, Dec. 20, 2024.
December 20

Speaker Johnson delivers remarks after House passes funding bill

The final vote was 366-34-1, easily surpassing the two-thirds majority threshold needed for passage under suspension of the rules.
December 20
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson delivers remarks after House passes funding bill
December 20

House passes two-thirds threshold on bill to avert government shutdown

The House of Representatives passed the two-thirds majority to pass the funding bill to avert a federal shutdown tonight. The bill, which funds the government until March, will head to the Senate.
December 20
VIDEO: House passes two-thirds threshold on bill to avert government shutdown
December 20

Air travel, mail delivery, national parks: What are possible shutdown impacts?

The shutdown would come just as many Americans are traveling for the holidays.
December 20
In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, signs are posted outside of the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., notifying visitors that all Library of Congress buildings will be closed to the public in the event of a temporary government shutdown.
December 20

How a government shutdown could impact air travel

An extended shutdown would result in longer wait times at airports.
December 20
Holiday travelers wait in line to check their bags at the JetBlue terminal at Logan Airport in Boston, Dec. 20, 2024.
December 20

White House press secretary on Biden's lack of comment on government shutdown

President Biden has yet to comment on the government funding fight on Capitol Hill, and his press secretary today made clear it's on purpose. 
December 20
President Biden has yet to comment on the government funding fight on Capitol Hill, and his press secretary today made clear it's on purpose. 
December 20

How did Washington end up on another shutdown precipice?

There have been five federal shutdowns in the last 29 years.
December 20
The U.S Capitol is reflected in a puddle on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 19, 2024.
December 20

Many federal workers at risk of furlough ahead of potential government shutdown

A White House office is talking to agencies ahead of a possible shutdown.
December 20
The US Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
December 20

Robert Roberson no longer expected to testify before state House committee

"Shaken baby syndrome” played a role in Roberson's 2003 murder conviction.
December 20
Texas lawmakers meet with Robert Roberson at a prison in Livingston, Texas, Sept. 27, 2024.
December 20

House Dem on looming shutdown: 'We're not ready to raise debt ceiling'

"Democrats are doing everything we can to keep the government open," Rep. Sara Jacobs of California said.
December 20
VIDEO: House Dem on looming shutdown: 'We're not ready to raise debt ceiling'
December 20

The possible impacts of a government shutdown

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Mary Alice Parks report on lawmakers who are expected to vote on a bill to keep the government funded as paychecks for federal employees hang in the balance.
December 20
The possible impacts of a government shutdown
December 20

Democratic lawmaker on shutdown: 'We need to go back to the basics'

Rep. Rose DeLauro of Connecticut says, "The legislation that we had met the need and met the moment."
December 20
VIDEO: Democratic lawmaker on shutdown: 'We need to go back to the basics'
December 20

Biden cancels student loan debt for thousands of borrowers

Friday's announcement brings Biden's total loan forgiveness to $180 billion.
December 20
President Joe Biden speaks during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
December 19

House Republicans regrouping after government funding bill fails

38 Republicans voted against the bill they negotiated with Trump
December 19
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
December 19

Johnson speaks on spending debate

House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses the House amidst the contentious debate over the government spending bill.
December 19
Johnson speaks on spending debate
December 19

Elon Musk puts outsize influence on display in government funding fight: ANALYSIS

A spending bill was set for passage -- and then Musk chimed in.
December 19
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
December 19

'Catastrophic event': What the US defaulting on its debt could mean

A U.S. government default would be unprecedented.
December 19
The U.S Capitol is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 19, 2024.
December 19

Trump says he gave permission to Elon Musk to trash GOP-proposed spending bill on X

His statement opposing the bill came out several hours after Musk's many posts.
December 19
President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on Dec. 14, 2024, in Landover, Maryland.
December 19

OSHA reaches largest-of-its-kind settlement with Amazon over working conditions

Amazon will pay a $145,000 penalty and submit to oversight on 10 facilities.
December 19
Amazon employees work to fulfill same-day orders during Cyber Monday, one of the company busiest days of the year, Dec. 2, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
December 19

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Trump asked the Georgia secretary of state to "find 11,780 votes" in 2021.
December 19
Former President Donald Trump is shown in a booking photo released by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
December 19

Trump takes credit for killing government funding deal

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Selina Wang report on President-elect Donald Trump’s actions which have forced lawmakers to race to avert a government shutdown.
December 19
Trump takes credit for killing government funding deal
December 19

Trump threatens shutdown unless debt limit demand met

He told ABC's Jonathan Karl he wants the debt limit extended or eliminated.
December 19
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
December 19

Democratic whip on looming shutdown: Elon Musk ‘pulled the rug out’

Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts says the GOP is “plunging us into chaos” as lawmakers face a Friday deadline to keep the federal government funded.
December 19
VIDEO: Democratic whip on looming shutdown: Elon Musk ‘pulled the rug out’
December 19

Willis disqualified from GA election case against Trump, but indictment still stands

"After carefully considering the trial court's findings in its order, we conclude that it erred by failing to disqualify DA Willis and her office," the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled.
December 19
VIDEO: Willis disqualified from Georgia election case against Trump, but indictment still stands
December 19

Government funding plan collapses after threats from Trump and Musk as shutdown looms

Congress must pass a bill to fund the government before the end of the week.
December 19
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
December 19

Southwestern Democrats throw support behind Ken Martin for DNC chair

Martin joins a growing field of candidates vying for the party's top spot.
December 19
Ken Martin, president of the Association of State Democratic Committees, discusses the 2024 Democratic National Convention during a news conference at the Hilton Chicago, Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
December 19

Trump backs House GOP accusation Liz Cheney tampered with Jan. 6 committee witness

Cheney called the allegation "a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth."
December 19
Cheney called the allegation "a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth."
December 18

What Senate Republicans are saying after Trump tanks government funding bill

Trump's influence crashed the House bill, leaving the Senate to wait.
December 18
House Speaker Mike Johnson attends a press conference following a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024.
December 18

Trump backs House GOP accusation Liz Cheney tampered with Jan. 6 committee witness

She called the allegation "a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth."
December 18
Liz Cheney listens as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, June 28, 2022.
December 18

The big story: House panel expected to release Gaetz report

Plus, Republican members of the House are calling for a probe of former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney.
December 18
The big story: House panel expected to release Gaetz report
December 18

Gabbard rejects reports of weak Senate support for DNI vote

She said she was having "great meetings" with senators.
December 18
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's choice as US intelligence chief, is escorted to a meeting with Senator John Cornyn on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 18, 2024.
December 18

Musk threatens lawmakers who support stopgap funding bill

Elon Musk, a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, came out against House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., going forward with a stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday.
December 18
VIDEO: Musk threatens lawmakers who support stopgap funding bill
December 18

Gabbard rejects reports of weak Senate support for DNI vote

Tulsi Gabbard rejected reports that Senate support for her director of national intelligence vote is lackluster as she returned to the Hill Wednesday.
December 18
Tulsi Gabbard rejected reports that Senate support for her director of national intelligence vote is lackluster as she returned to the Hill Wednesday.
December 18

Social Security Fairness Act clears procedural hurdle, on path for final passage

Congress is running out of time to pass the Social Security Fairness Act.
December 18
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer speaks following the weekly Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington.
December 18

Paris Hilton-backed child abuse bill headed to Biden's desk for signature

The measure requires more federal oversight of the 'troubled teen' industry.
December 18
Paris Hilton poses for photographs outside the U.S. Capitol on the day the House of Representatives is set to vote on The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act on Dec. 17, 2024 in Washington, DC.
December 18

DOJ against Jan. 6 defendant attending Trump inauguration

Cindy Young was convicted of four misdemeanor charges earlier this year.
December 18
Violent rioters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
December 18

Supreme Court to hear arguments over TikTok ban on Jan. 10

The platform asked the court to step in before a Jan. 19 ban goes into effect.
December 18
The Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington, Nov. 6, 2020.
December 18

Former GOP congressman ‘not at all shocked’ by vote to release Gaetz report

Charlie Dent, senior adviser for Our Republican Legacy and former Florida congressman, discusses the House Ethics Committee’s decision to release its report of former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida.
December 18
VIDEO: House Ethics Committee set to release Gaetz report after holding secret vote
December 18

House Ethics Committee set to release Gaetz report

Sources tell ABC News that the House Ethics Committee has voted to release its report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.
December 18
VIDEO: House Ethics Committee set to release Gaetz report
December 18

Paris Hilton pushes child abuse bill

The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act -- a piece of legislation the celebrity hotel heiress has lobbied for over the past three years -- passed the Senate last week and awaits a House vote.
December 18
The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act -- a piece of legislation the celebrity hotel heiress has lobbied for over the past three years -- passed the Senate last week and awaits a House vote.
December 18

Democrats' playbook to beat Republicans in 2 years: work with them now

"I think we are telling them that we're here to govern," one Democrat said.
December 18
DCCC chair Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., speaks during the House Democrats' post-caucus meeting news conference in the Capitol, Sept. 18, 2024.
December 18

Efforts to return NFL stadium to DC just took 'giant step forward'

D.C.'s mayor called the measure a "giant step forward."
December 18
An aerial view of RFK Stadium on May 25, 2008 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
December 17

Timeline: Manhattan DA's Stormy Daniels hush money case against Donald Trump

Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York.
December 17
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Fla., April 4, 2023.
December 17

RFK Jr. meets with more GOP senators amid concerns about his polio vaccine views

Trump's DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard was to meet with 2 Democratic and 5 GOP senators.
December 17
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, moves between meetings with senators in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on December 17, 2024 in Washington, DC.
December 17

Biden backs calls to ban congressional stock trading

"Nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market."
December 17
President Joe Biden speaks during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Dec. 16, 2024.
December 17

'Total dumpster fire': Republicans rage at Johnson over budget bill as shutdown looms

Leadership released the bill Tuesday evening after promising it last weekend.
December 17
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters following a House Republican conference meeting with Rep. Blake Moore and Rep. Steve Scalise on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024.
December 17

'Badge of honor': GOP allows 13 'fake electors' cast electoral votes

Electors nationwide met Tuesday to cast their Electoral College votes.
December 17
In this Jan. 27, 2024, file photo, Nevada GOP chair Michael McDonald, right, shakes hands with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Las Vegas.
December 17

House Intelligence Committee holds classified briefing on drone sightings

ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports from the Capitol as lawmakers hold a classified briefing on the mystery drone sightings being reported throughout the U.S.
December 17
VIDEO: House Intelligence Committee holds classified briefing on drone sightings
December 17

RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard return to the Hill to meet with senators

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returned to the Hill Tuesday along with Trump's DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard to make final pitches to senators.
December 17
VIDEO: RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard return to the Hill to meet with senators
December 17

AOC loses vote to take on Trump as ranking Democrat on Oversight Committee

Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia will be the committee's ranking member.
December 17
In this Jan. 31, 2023, file photo, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrives for a meeting of the House Oversight and Reform Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. | Rep. Gerry Connolly prepares to give a television interview on Capitol Hill, Dec. 12, 2024.

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