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Are you avoiding family and friends over politics this holiday season? Tell us. | Opinion

Buckle up, we're heading into holiday season again and we all know what that means: It's time to decide how much we want to talk about politics with family over a meal. Get excited. I'll just be ... Read More

Watch these key dates before and after the government shutdown ends

WASHINGTON – A deal to end the government shutdown may be here, but it doesn't mean the lights will automatically come back on. Lawmakers still must vote this week to approve the package in both the ... Read More

'You Can't Possibly Defend A 54-Day Recess': Rep. Joe Neguse Puts GOP Stooge In His Place During Tense Exchange In Hearing

During a House Rules Committee hearing last night to debate the Senate's funding bill, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) grilled Chair Tom Cole (R-OK) over House Republicans refusing to do their jobs, ... Read More

House Returns After Long Recess to Take Up Bill to End Shutdown

After a 54-day break, the House is expected to vote on the Senate-passed spending deal. Approval would clear it for President Trump’s signature. By Michael Gold Reporting from Washington The House of ... Read More

Government shutdown vote: When does House return from recess after Senate vote? How many votes needed?

The Senate is voting on Sunday to amend a House-passed measure to reopen the government and end the shutdown that has now lasted over 40 days - the longest in US history. Before the vote, Republicans ... Read More