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Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The consequences of a government shutdown setting in, senators labored Thursday to find a way forward but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties. Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Thursday afternoon floated an “off ramp” to the government funding impasse, suggesting that he could hold a later vote on expiring health care subsidies if Democrats would first support a stopgap spending bill to reopen the government. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer quickly dismissed the idea. “It’s nothing new, they…

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As the world turns, the House speaker meltdown enters its third week

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As the world turns, most of it is probably scratching its collective head at the United States Congress. As the latest crisis, Israel’s war against terrorists, enters its second week, President Biden pledged support. So what can we expect this week on the Hill? For more on the matter, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talks with Zach Cohen, Bloomberg Government congressional reporter. Interview Transcript:  Tom Temin  Zach, good to have you back. Sure thing. And of course, there is the speaker parade beauty contest. I don’t know what you call it, but…

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Dueling paths for coronavirus relief, budget bills as U.S. Congress enters key week – Reuters

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Dueling paths for coronavirus relief, budget bills as U.S. Congress enters key week  Reuters Senior Democrat Backs Consensus Virus Aid Bill: Congress Update  Bloomberg Momentum grows on Capitol Hill for economic relief package as bipartisan group releases two bills  The Washington Post US Congress in sprint to fund government, approve COVID-19 emergency aid  West Central Tribune Congress reaches make-or-break week on coronavirus relief, with deal elusive  NBC News View Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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Trump Enters North Korea As First-Ever US President – RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

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Trump Enters North Korea As First-Ever US President  RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Trump meets Kim Jong Un, becomes first sitting U.S. president to step into North Korea  NBC News Trump Becomes First Sitting US President to Enter North Korea  Military.com Trump becomes first sitting US president in history to cross border into North Korea  CNBC Trump becomes first US president to enter North Korea  FRANCE 24 View full coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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