Congress Faces Spending Showdown and Leadership Shifts Ahead of Biden's State of the Union
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Lawmakers negotiating to pass spending bills and avert a government shutdown ahead of Friday's deadline, coinciding with Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday.
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Conservatives voicing opposition to the proposed spending package, putting pressure on Speaker Johnson to secure votes.
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Foreign Affairs Committee planning contempt vote against Sec. Blinken over withheld Afghanistan withdrawal documents.
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Multiple Senators considering bids to succeed Sen. McConnell as Senate Republican leader when he steps down in November.
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Biden to use State of the Union to highlight achievements and future vision amid reelection bid and impeachment probe.