Republicans risk hard-liner revolt in latest gambit to avoid a shutdown
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Top Democrats accuse of Republicans of raising shutdown risk
Top Democratic negotiators on Friday accused Republicans of “walking away” from bipartisan government funding talks two weeks before the shutdown deadline. Sen. Patty Murray (Wash.) and Rep. Rosa ...The Hill - 5d -
Why markets are missing risks of a Trump government shutdown
The “DOGE” blitz on the federal bureaucracy could complicate negotiations.MarketWatch - 1d -
House GOP pursues stopgap measure to avoid government shutdown
House Republicans are pursuing a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, with just 10 days left to head off a shutdown.CBS News - 10h -
Warren Davidson is the latest Republican to oppose the House budget
He joins at least three other Republicans who are leaning against Speaker Mike Johnson's plan. Still others are undecided.Politico - Feb. 25 -
Republicans dig in heels against restricting Trump powers in shutdown talks
Top Republicans are digging in their heels against restricting President Trump’s powers in funding negotiations with Democrats, as both sides struggle to strike a deal to avert a government ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Collins crosses the Capitol to woo House Republicans on shutdown strategy
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House Republicans advised to avoid in-person town halls amid protests
House Republicans are being encouraged to avoid in-person town halls in favor of phone and live-streamed versions, advice that comes after constituents and activists rocked recent GOP events by ...The Hill - 1d -
In shift, hard-line conservatives signal openness to stopgap to avert shutdown
Hard-line House conservatives are signaling an openness to supporting a continuing resolution to keep the government open later this month — a notable shift from their usual stance against stopgaps ...The Hill - 1d -
Republicans advised to avoid in-person town halls after confrontations over layoffs go viral
Congressional Republicans are again being advised against holding in-person town halls after several instances of lawmakers being berated by attendees went viral.NBC News - 1d
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