Biden signs continuing resolution into law averting government shutdown, FDA furloughs

President Joe Biden signed a short-term continuing resolution bill into law on Friday, averting a partial government shutdown. The House passed the bill earlier in the afternoon. The Senate passed the CR on Thursday after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) agreed to drop a provision in an earlier version of the CR that would streamline the permitting process for energy projects. The bill funds the federal government through Dec. 16 and gives Congress more time to work out a comprehensive spending package for the rest of fiscal 2023. The continuing resolution…

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Biden ignoring centrists in crusade against ‘MAGA Republicans’ ahead of midterms

President Biden has embarked on a risky strategy by vilifying ‘MAGA Republicans’ ahead of the midterms, according to political strategists who say the escalation in rhetoric may invigorate the Democratic base but is a turnoff for the average voter. The Washington Times stories: White House

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