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Which federal programs will first be impacted in a government shutdown
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.
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September 26, 2023, 12:05 AM
Sen. Menedez defies calls to resign following indictment
Sen. Bob Menedez, who has been indicted on bribery charges along with his wife, contended the allegations are not true.
September 26, 2023, 12:05 AM
September 25, 2023, 10:28 PM
Defiant Sen. Bob Menendez speaks out after indictment, will not resign
Sen. Bob Menendez on Monday delivered his first public remarks after being indicted on corruption charges.
September 25, 2023, 10:28 PM
September 25, 2023, 5:28 PM
Sarah McBride could be 1st openly trans person in Congress, but her focus is on results for Delaware
Sarah McBride could be the first transgender person to serve in Congress -- representing Delaware’s sole congressional district, succeeding Lisa Blunt Rochester
September 25, 2023, 5:28 PM
September 24, 2023, 8:05 PM
Turner accuses House GOP 'holdouts' of 'voting with Nancy Pelosi' as shutdown deadline looms
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.
September 24, 2023, 8:05 PM
September 24, 2023, 2:36 PM
Government to shut down in days unless Republicans and Democrats reach agreement
Republicans will have to make a deal amongst themselves first in order to avoid a federal government shut down.
September 24, 2023, 2:36 PM
September 24, 2023, 1:00 PM
House heads home for the week as government shutdown deadline looms
House members are headed home for the weekend – signaling that with just nine days to go, there is no funding deal in sight.
September 24, 2023, 1:00 PM
September 24, 2023, 1:46 AM
Speaker McCarthy is giving hard-right Republicans what they want. But it never seems to be enough.
McCarthy adopts strategy that so far has preserved his hold on House leadership.
September 24, 2023, 1:46 AM
September 22, 2023, 8:20 PM
Georgia Sen. Warnock discusses Congressional Black Caucus
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock previews the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicking off their 52nd annual legislative conference.
September 22, 2023, 8:20 PM
September 22, 2023, 7:07 PM
McCarthy expresses optimism on averting government shutdown
Speaker Kevin McCarthy said "progress" was made in helping his caucus find agreement.
September 22, 2023, 7:07 PM
September 22, 2023, 5:21 PM
Potential government shutdown looms for lawmakers
ABC News politics reporter Brittany Shepherd breaks down the latest on the funding fight and where it leaves House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
September 22, 2023, 5:21 PM
September 22, 2023, 2:11 PM
Far right lawmakers rebel against McCarthy as shutdown deadline nears
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.
September 22, 2023, 2:11 PM
September 21, 2023, 10:42 PM
Zelenskyy lobbies Congress for Ukraine aid at center of GOP spending battle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Thursday to make the case for continued aid amid a showdown between House Republicans on spending.
September 21, 2023, 10:42 PM
September 21, 2023, 7:58 PM
Coons discusses Zelenskyy’s US visit
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons discusses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Capitol Hill on Thursday.
September 21, 2023, 7:58 PM
September 21, 2023, 7:13 PM
Rep. Spartz discusses top issues in Congress, including McCarthy’s future
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.
September 21, 2023, 7:13 PM
September 21, 2023, 7:12 PM
Zelenskyy lobbies Congress for further aid to Ukraine
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's speakership comes into question as Ukraine's president arrives to request more aid.
September 21, 2023, 7:12 PM
September 21, 2023, 6:16 PM
Senate confirms CQ Brown as next Joint Chiefs chairman after vote sidesteps Tuberville blockade
The Alabama Republican has blocked all military promotions for months.
September 21, 2023, 6:16 PM
September 21, 2023, 4:46 PM
Zelenskyy makes plea for more aid during high stakes trip to Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with bipartisan members of Congress and Pentagon officials, asking hesitant lawmakers to approve more aid for Ukraine.
September 21, 2023, 4:46 PM
September 21, 2023, 2:52 PM
Lawmakers scramble to avoid government shutdown
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.
September 21, 2023, 2:52 PM
September 20, 2023, 10:26 PM
Kari Lake set to launch Arizona Senate bid next month, after gubernatorial loss: Sources
Kari Lake is set to launch an Arizona Senate campaign next month, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News
September 20, 2023, 10:26 PM
September 20, 2023, 6:27 PM
Kevin McCarthy faces pressure as clock ticks down to avoid government shutdown
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.
September 20, 2023, 6:27 PM
September 20, 2023, 1:11 PM
Senate relaxes informal dress code to allow shorts and hoodies
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.
September 20, 2023, 1:11 PM
September 20, 2023, 10:54 AM
Senate relaxes informal dress code to allow shorts and hoodies
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
September 20, 2023, 10:54 AM
September 20, 2023, 10:37 AM
Speaker McCarthy plans to confront Zelenskyy on Ukraine funding
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.
September 20, 2023, 10:37 AM
September 18, 2023, 5:39 PM
McCarthy unsure if proposed short-term funding bill will pass as key sticking points remain
House Republicans from both sides of the conference came to a deal on a short-term government funding bill this weekend.
September 18, 2023, 5:39 PM
September 18, 2023, 1:38 PM
Virginia congresswoman won't seek reelection after new health diagnosis
Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., announced Monday she will not seek reelection in 2024 after receiving a new diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy.
September 18, 2023, 1:38 PM
September 17, 2023, 9:12 PM
‘I am expecting a shutdown’: Rep. Nancy Mace
ABC News’ Jon Karl interviews Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on “This Week.”
September 17, 2023, 9:12 PM
September 17, 2023, 3:34 PM
House Republicans are in 'civil war' amid Biden impeachment probe, looming shutdown: Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued Sunday that House Republicans are in "civil war" amid the Biden impeachment probe and a looming government shutdown
September 17, 2023, 3:34 PM
September 14, 2023, 6:56 PM
Visibly irritated McCarthy dares Republican hard-liners to try to oust him in closed-door meeting
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.
September 14, 2023, 6:56 PM
September 14, 2023, 10:35 AM
Rep. Mary Peltola's husband dies in plane accident
Rep. Mary Peltola's, D-Alaska, office announced Wednesday that her husband died in a plane accident in Alaska.
September 14, 2023, 10:35 AM
September 14, 2023, 12:17 AM
Congresswoman's husband dies in airplane crash
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband died in an airplane crash in Alaska., her office said in a statement.
September 14, 2023, 12:17 AM
September 13, 2023, 9:15 AM
McCarthy orders impeachment inquiry into Biden amid pressure from hard-liners
"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.
September 13, 2023, 9:15 AM
September 12, 2023, 4:13 PM
McCarthy faces demands from some Republicans that could threaten his speakership
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.
September 12, 2023, 4:13 PM
September 12, 2023, 9:09 AM
House returns as McCarthy, McConnell at odds in government shutdown battle
The House returns Tuesday, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a looming government shutdown and a new leadership showdown -- this time with Mitch McConnell.
September 12, 2023, 9:09 AM
September 10, 2023, 10:04 PM
McCarthy faces ‘tough waters’ in Congress ahead of shutdown: John Katko
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
September 10, 2023, 10:04 PM
September 8, 2023, 9:26 PM
Nancy Pelosi announces she will run for reelection in 2024
"Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery," Nancy Pelosi wrote in her reelection announcement.
September 8, 2023, 9:26 PM
September 7, 2023, 12:50 AM
McConnell says he has 'nothing to add' on cause of freeze episodes
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell pointed to past statements from Capitol physician Brian P. Monahan when asked about his health.
September 7, 2023, 12:50 AM
September 6, 2023, 8:13 PM
Mitch McConnell holds press conference
The Senate minority leader holds his first press conference since appearing to freeze in front of reporters last week.
September 6, 2023, 8:13 PM
September 6, 2023, 8:13 PM
Member of 'Tennessee Three' discusses Senate run
Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson of the “Tennessee Three” joins GMA3 to discuss her 2024 Senate bid.
September 6, 2023, 8:13 PM
September 6, 2023, 4:18 PM
Some Republicans express concern about Mitch McConnell’s health
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is back on Capitol Hill after appearing to freeze while answering reporter questions last week.
September 6, 2023, 4:18 PM
September 6, 2023, 3:12 PM
Most Senate Republicans say they stand by McConnell's fitness to serve
He's expected to address his colleagues on Wednesday as some raise concerns.
September 6, 2023, 3:12 PM
September 6, 2023, 2:54 PM
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after 2nd ‘freezing’ incident
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.
September 6, 2023, 2:54 PM
September 6, 2023, 2:01 AM
McConnell alludes to 'attention' paid to freezing incident
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell froze for over 30 seconds last week while giving remarks in Kentucky.
September 6, 2023, 2:01 AM
September 6, 2023, 12:03 AM
Doctor says McConnell showed no evidence of stroke
The Capitol physician said he reviewed several tests after the Senate Minority leader appeared to freeze during a news conference.
September 6, 2023, 12:03 AM
September 5, 2023, 11:58 PM
McConnell, after freeze, alludes to 'attention' paid to incident
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.
September 5, 2023, 11:58 PM
September 5, 2023, 8:23 PM
McConnell returns to Capitol Hill amid health concerns
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.
September 5, 2023, 8:23 PM
September 5, 2023, 1:07 PM
Senate set for return after Mitch McConnell's freeze episodes
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.
September 5, 2023, 1:07 PM
September 1, 2023, 3:49 PM
Mitch McConnell cleared to resume normal schedule after apparent freeze
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.
September 1, 2023, 3:49 PM
September 1, 2023, 12:07 AM
McConnell cleared after appearing frozen in front of reporters
It was the second time in as many months that the 81-year-old senator became temporarily unresponsive in front of the cameras.
September 1, 2023, 12:07 AM
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McConnell appears to freeze for 2nd time
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.
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