Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces his biggest test since the debt ceiling showdown as right-wing Republicans demand deep spending cuts and tougher border policies opposed by the White House and Senate.
Tag: House Freedom Caucus
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Congress Embarks on Spending Battle as Shutdown Looms at End of September
The House returns this week with conservatives threatening both spending levels and Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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McCarthy Tries to Leverage Biden Impeachment to Avoid a Shutdown
But some conservatives are dismissive, saying the House could continue investigating the president and his family even if funding for the government lapses at the end of September.
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Schumer and McCarthy Agree Stopgap Spending Bill Necessary to Avoid Shutdown
The Senate majority leader said his meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to agree to support a resolution that would extend funding for a few months was “a good sign.”