The government is on the brink of a shutdown -- and with just five days until the Saturday deadline, many federal workers and agencies are bracing for impact.

Sen. Bob Menedez, who has been indicted on bribery charges along with his wife, contended the allegations are not true.

Sen. Bob Menendez on Monday delivered his first public remarks after being indicted on corruption charges.

Sarah McBride could be the first transgender person to serve in Congress -- representing Delaware’s sole congressional district, succeeding Lisa Blunt Rochester

Rep. Mike Turner accused House Republican renegades of "voting with Nancy Pelosi" as they continue to rebuff Kevin McCarthy in his efforts to avoid a government shutdown.

Republicans will have to make a deal amongst themselves first in order to avoid a federal government shut down.

House members are headed home for the weekend – signaling that with just nine days to go, there is no funding deal in sight.

McCarthy adopts strategy that so far has preserved his hold on House leadership.

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock previews the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicking off their 52nd annual legislative conference.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy said "progress" was made in helping his caucus find agreement.

ABC News politics reporter Brittany Shepherd breaks down the latest on the funding fight and where it leaves House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces another setback in his quest to avert a government shutdown as members head home for the weekend with no funding deal in sight.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Thursday to make the case for continued aid amid a showdown between House Republicans on spending.

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons discusses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Capitol Hill on Thursday.

As Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Biden in D.C., Rep. Victoria Spartz joins ABC News to discuss the looming government shutdown, Biden’s impeachment inquiry and more.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's speakership comes into question as Ukraine's president arrives to request more aid.

The Alabama Republican has blocked all military promotions for months.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with bipartisan members of Congress and Pentagon officials, asking hesitant lawmakers to approve more aid for Ukraine.

The nation is barreling toward what could become one of the largest government shutdowns in U.S. history beginning Oct. 1, with each of a dozen bills needed to keep funding flowing mired in Congress.

Kari Lake is set to launch an Arizona Senate campaign next month, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News

The House speaker faces increasing pressure after five Republicans voted against a Pentagon spending bill, throwing into question whether he can get enough votes to prevent a government shutdown.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has relaxed the chamber's informal dress code, allowing for lawmakers like John Fetterman to wear whatever they want on the floor.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has relaxed the chamber's informal dress code, allowing for lawmakers like John Fetterman to wear whatever they want on the floor

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he has questions for President Zelenskyy when he comes to Washington amid a GOP clash over further aid to the war-torn nation.

House Republicans from both sides of the conference came to a deal on a short-term government funding bill this weekend.

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., announced Monday she will not seek reelection in 2024 after receiving a new diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy.

ABC News’ Jon Karl interviews Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on “This Week.”

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued Sunday that House Republicans are in "civil war" amid the Biden impeachment probe and a looming government shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told the Republican caucus behind closed doors on Thursday he's not afraid of his critics forcing a possible vote to oust him.

Rep. Mary Peltola's, D-Alaska, office announced Wednesday that her husband died in a plane accident in Alaska.

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband died in an airplane crash in Alaska., her office said in a statement.

"Today, I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," Speaker McCarthy said at the U.S. Capitol.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to endorse an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his son Hunter's business dealings, sources tell ABC News.

The House returns Tuesday, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a looming government shutdown and a new leadership showdown -- this time with Mitch McConnell.

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”

"Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery," Nancy Pelosi wrote in her reelection announcement.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell pointed to past statements from Capitol physician Brian P. Monahan when asked about his health.

The Senate minority leader holds his first press conference since appearing to freeze in front of reporters last week.

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson of the “Tennessee Three” joins GMA3 to discuss her 2024 Senate bid.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is back on Capitol Hill after appearing to freeze while answering reporter questions last week.

He's expected to address his colleagues on Wednesday as some raise concerns.

The Capitol physician released a letter stating that the Senate minority leader did not appear to suffer a stroke, seizure or a movement disorder when he froze in Kentucky last week.

Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell froze for over 30 seconds last week while giving remarks in Kentucky.

The Capitol physician said he reviewed several tests after the Senate Minority leader appeared to freeze during a news conference.

Sen. Mitch McConnell did not appear to suffer a stroke or seizure when he seemed to freeze for more than 30 second last week, the Capitol physician said in a letter.

Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, made his first public remarks inside the Senate chambers in the wake of concerns over his health after he previously froze during two pressers.

The Senate is set for an uncertain and busy return from its August recess Tuesday, with Mitch McConnell's health in question and a stocked to-do list looming.

There is growing concern over the Senate minority leader’s health even after the U.S. Capitol’s attending physician gave official clearance for McConnell to resume his normal schedule after apparently freezing on-camera Wednesday.

It was the second time in as many months that the 81-year-old senator became temporarily unresponsive in front of the cameras.

ABC News contributor Rachael Bade and Dr. Leah Croll discuss the second incident in which Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-KY, appears to freeze while taking questions from the press.