Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry

Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill to address a short-term funding measure to avert a government shutdown, while also considering an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and dealing with health issues of top Republicans.

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9/6/2023

Health concerns plague ageing Congress members returning to Capitol Hill

Lawmakers are racing to reach a short-term funding deal to avert a government shutdown, but concerns about the health of top Republicans, including Mitch McConnell and Steve Scalise, are casting a shadow over the talks.

9/7/2023

Sen. Ted Cruz warns US government headed toward shutdown: 'Odds very high'

There is a significant chance of a government shutdown as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are divided on reaching a resolution, with Senator Ted Cruz suggesting that President Biden and Senator Schumer may want a shutdown for political gain.

9/10/2023

Lawmakers Face Deadline to Avert Government Shutdown

Lawmakers in the United States have a limited amount of time to pass crucial spending legislation and avoid a government shutdown, which could have major impacts on federal agencies, federal employees, and various services provided to Americans.

9/10/2023

Hill Calls for GOP Action on Budget, Doubts Biden Impeachment, After Visiting War-Torn Syria

Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas has expressed his hope to avoid a government shutdown by urging House Republicans to pass the remaining 11 appropriation bills and potentially use a brief continuing resolution, while emphasizing the need for conservative negotiation and not institutionalizing last year's priorities.

9/11/2023

Republicans Threaten Shutdown Over Border Wall, Biden Probes

Republican lawmakers, particularly conservatives, are threatening to hold up government funding unless their demands on issues such as a border wall, investigations into the Biden family, and Ukraine aid are met, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown.

9/15/2023

Shutdown Looms as Lawmakers Fail to Reach Spending Deal

Lawmakers in Congress are facing a potential government shutdown at the end of the month, with the possibility of a shutdown becoming increasingly inevitable due to the lack of progress in negotiations and disputes between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, hardliners in his party, and the US Senate.

9/21/2023

Congressional Dysfunction Harms National Security as Republicans Risk Shutdown Over Internal Divisions

Congress faces the risk of a government shutdown as Republican infighting and dysfunction threaten to derail funding, highlighting the long-running chaos and dysfunction in American politics.

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Posted 9/5/2023, 11:02:00 AM

Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry

apnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Health concerns plague ageing Congress members returning to Capitol Hill

9/7/2023

Sen. Ted Cruz warns US government headed toward shutdown: 'Odds very high'

9/10/2023

Lawmakers Face Deadline to Avert Government Shutdown

9/10/2023

Hill Calls for GOP Action on Budget, Doubts Biden Impeachment, After Visiting War-Torn Syria

9/11/2023

Republicans Threaten Shutdown Over Border Wall, Biden Probes

9/15/2023

Shutdown Looms as Lawmakers Fail to Reach Spending Deal

9/21/2023

Congressional Dysfunction Harms National Security as Republicans Risk Shutdown Over Internal Divisions

Congress faces the risk of a government shutdown as Republican infighting and dysfunction threaten to derail funding, highlighting the long-running chaos and dysfunction in American politics.