Is the government about to shut down? Republicans and Democrats far apart in talks.

"By refusing to work with Democrats, Republicans are steering our country straight toward a shutdown," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a joint ... Read More

The Epstein files and a possible shutdown: Summer's over but the heat is on in Congress

As lawmakers return from August recess, tensions loom over the federal budget, the Epstein files and redistricting. Read More

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

As Congress returns to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms. Read More

Congress returns with Democrats refusing to negotiate as Oct 1 shutdown deadline looms

Both the House and Senate return to session Tuesday after a lengthy summer recess — with a hectic fall and a looming deadline to fund the government on the horizon. Front and center is an Oct. 1 ... Read More

Congress returns from recess as government shutdown deadline looms, Epstein files dominate the House

Congress returns Tuesday with the same problem it had when lawmakers jetted home a day early to embark on their recess. The Epstein saga is poised to engage Congress on several fronts and that begins ... Read More