Days from government shutdown, Speaker Johnson may need short-term spending bill he previously opposed
Senate Republicans repeatedly said this week that a short-term spending bill may be necessary to keep the government open, a…
Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX allies secretly poured $50 million into ‘dark money’ groups, evidence shows
Former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and his allies donated $50 million during the 2022 election cycle toward politically active groups…
Former Bridgewater CEO Dave McCormick could get big money backing for Pennsylvania U.S. Senate run
A month before Dave McCormick’s announcement Thursday for his second run for a U.S. Senate seat from Pennsylvania, he was…
McConnell vows to finish Senate term despite health scares, GOP concerns
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday vowed to finish his term in office, brushing off questions about his…
Mitch McConnell brain scans found no stroke, seizures after second freeze, doctor says
Brain scans conducted on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell found no evidence he has a seizure disorder or experienced a…
White House asks Congress for short-term funding to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday asked Congress to pass a short-term measure to fund the federal government and…
McConnell suffering ‘occasional lightheadedness’ but is clear to keep working after freezing up in press conference, his doctor says
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is “medically clear” to continue working, the attending physician for the U.S. Congress said one…
Mitch McConnell freezes, struggles to speak in second incident this summer
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event,…
Mitch McConnell freezes at Senate press conference, is briefly unable to speak
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly froze and was briefly unable to speak at a Senate press conference…
Senate passes bill to raise debt ceiling, preventing first-ever U.S. default
WASHINGTON — The Senate late Thursday passed a House-approved bill to raise the debt ceiling and cap government spending for…
