Republican hardliners are threatening to shut down the US government unless Joe Biden reduces spending on the FBI and ends "woke policies" at the defense department, among other demands.
President Joe Biden dismissed the Republican-led impeachment inquiry as an attempt to shut down the government and emphasized his focus on daily tasks and issues affecting the American people.
President Joe Biden warns that Republican-backed spending cuts could negatively impact the U.S. economy and voters as the deadline for a possible government shutdown approaches.
President Biden delivers a speech defending his economic policies and criticizing Republican tax plans, as polls show disapproval of his handling of the U.S. economy.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warns fellow Republicans to avoid brinksmanship that could lead to a government shutdown, stating that shutdowns are always a political "loser" for Republicans.
House Republicans are facing opposition from right-wing members as they try to pass a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, including funding for Ukraine, which Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called "an insult to Ukraine and a gift to Putin."
Former President Donald Trump has urged congressional Republicans to let the government shut down in an attempt to undermine the criminal proceedings against him, although a shutdown would not impede his ongoing indictments.
The White House is preparing for a government shutdown that they believe the public will blame the GOP for, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to unify his party behind a spending bill, and economists suggest that a shutdown would benefit the Biden administration heading into the 2024 presidential election.
Rep. Eric Swalwell criticizes House Republicans for their failure to prevent a government shutdown, calling them "failures" and urging Speaker Kevin McCarthy to prioritize leadership over chaos.
House Republicans are expressing their reluctance to govern, hoping for a government shutdown and prioritizing personal image over the well-being of the country.
House Republicans are criticized by Rep. Joe Neguse for their failure to agree on government funding, a point which Rep. Matt Gaetz conceded during a House Rules Committee meeting.
The White House has announced that President Biden would veto two funding bills presented by House Republicans in an effort to fund the government and prevent a shutdown amid internal divisions.
Susan Collins, the Senate's influential Republican centrist, warns her party that a government shutdown would be a mistake both substantively and politically, signaling to the House that the Senate's patience with conservative dysfunction is wearing thin.
Lawmakers are preparing for a possible government shutdown as President Joe Biden's administration advises agencies to update their shutdown plans, while congressional Republicans debate on how to proceed before the current spending plan expires.
President Biden warns of the potential consequences of a government shutdown, urging Republicans in Congress to take action to prevent it.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is attempting to advance spending cuts that are unlikely to become law, potentially leading to a partial government shutdown, as some members of the party threaten to depose House Speaker Kevin McCarthy if he does not support steeper cuts.
Lawmakers express concern over the possibility of a government shutdown as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces pressure to secure votes for a spending bill, with the House Freedom Caucus complicating budget negotiations and potential compromise with Democrats risking McCarthy's speakership.
President Joe Biden and his administration are placing the blame on a small group of extremist House Republicans for the government shutdown that may occur, emphasizing the negative consequences that would be unleashed across the country as a result.
Democrats are criticizing GOP-backed cuts in government funding, warning that a shutdown would endanger Americans and lead to disruptions in various federal services.
Former President Trump urges Republicans to stand firm in the face of a potential government shutdown, asserting that President Biden will be blamed if it happens.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing opposition from hard-right Republicans who want to cut spending, potentially leading to a government shutdown, as tensions rise and options become limited, with President Joe Biden urging Republicans to fulfill their basic responsibility of funding the federal government.
The House and Senate are holding crucial votes to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week, with disagreements between lawmakers over spending bills causing a divide, particularly among House Republicans.
House Republicans have rejected a bipartisan bill to fund government agencies, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown by the weekend if legislation is not passed by Congress.
Republicans pushing for a federal government shutdown are facing criticism from party moderates and risking the loss of key services and financial impact, but are driven by hard-right Republicans who oppose any measures supported by President Biden.
The top Republicans in the House and Senate are at odds over how to avoid a government shutdown, with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell blaming the Republican-led House and emphasizing the importance of keeping the government open to address critical issues.
The Biden administration accuses House Republicans of potentially aiding drug cartels with their proposed spending cuts, which may lead to a government shutdown.
Some House Republicans are causing a situation that undermines the government's ability to govern, leading to frustration and the need for a continuing resolution to fund the government while negotiating spending cuts and other changes.
House Republicans are facing criticism and frustration from their own party members, including Speaker Paul Ryan, for their role in the potential government shutdown, with some accusing certain right-wing conservatives, like Matt Gaetz, of being "stuck on stupid."
President Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients is preparing for a government shutdown and states that a meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is unnecessary as funding the government is the responsibility of House Republicans.
President Joe Biden criticized former President Donald Trump's plans to centralize control of the executive branch, bring the Department of Justice under presidential control, and undermine civil service protections, calling it a threat to democratic institutions.
House Republicans face backlash as they pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on the eve of a potential government shutdown, with voters split on the issue and expressing concerns about the impact on programs and government employees, according to polls and interviews with voters.
Washington, DC faces the possibility of a government shutdown as House Republicans vote down a measure to fund the government, potentially leading to the suspension of services and pay for federal employees.
The week in politics saw the country hurtling toward a government shutdown and the beginning of House Republicans' impeachment inquiry of President Biden.
House Republicans are frustrated and without a clear plan to avert a government shutdown as the deadline for funding runs out today, with no agreement in sight.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to fund the government for a month has failed, leading to a potential government shutdown, as a small group of House Republicans seek to make McCarthy look bad and attempt to overthrow him.
As Speaker Kevin McCarthy resists scheduling a House vote on a spending bill, President Joe Biden's aides believe that any government shutdown will be blamed on McCarthy and his fellow Republicans rather than the White House, according to officials.
Republican leaders admit that they lack support to prevent a government shutdown, which would cause economic harm to millions of American families, as the deadline approaches.
The White House is aiming to shift blame onto House Republicans for a potential government shutdown, citing their inability to pass a funding package and their refusal to honor the bipartisan spending agreement, while President Biden faces low poll numbers and concerns about the economy as he seeks re-election.
President Biden criticized Republicans for bringing the nation close to a government shutdown but commended the passage of a short-term funding bill to prevent it, while urging Congress to pass a separate bill providing more aid to Ukraine.
The political dysfunction within the House GOP, including the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is causing concerns for financial markets and adding new risks at a time of heightened fears about inflation, bond yields, and oil markets. The potential for a government shutdown and the delay in electing a new Speaker further compound the worries and could impact consumer confidence and economic data needed by the Federal Reserve to make decisions on interest rates.
President Joe Biden celebrates job growth but cautions against economic consequences if House Republicans fail to pass a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown next month.
President Biden criticized the media for focusing on negative stories and claimed that the American people are better off financially, despite overseeing the highest non-pandemic annual deficit in US history and confusing the terms "debt" and "deficit."
CNN shut down GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley for blaming President Biden for the House being unable to elect a new Republican Speaker after Kevin McCarthy's ouster, with anchor Jake Tapper emphasizing that the turmoil in Congress cannot be solely attributed to the president.
