Congress releases short-term funding bill as deadline nears to avert a holiday shutdown

Bill to prevent government shutdown includes raise for Congress. It’s the first pay hike in 16 years.

Congressional leaders have put forward a giant spending package to avoid a partial government shutdown, and one provision aims to deliver the first pay raise for lawmakers in about 16 years.

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What's in the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown?

The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.

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Lawmakers unveil bill to avoid looming government shutdown

Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill unveiled a spending package Tuesday that would keep the government funded until March 2025 and avoid a shutdown. It includes more than $100 billion for ...

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SBA to Get $2.2 Billion in Disaster Aid, As Congress Approves $100 Billion Ahead of Weekend Deadline

Congress has finally released its plan to replenish the Small Business Administration’s disaster aid program two months after the agency’s coffers were depleted.

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Congress unveils short-term funding bill to avert shutdown

Congressional leaders on Tuesday evening released the text of a short-term bill to keep the federal government open until March 14, rolling it out just days ahead of a key deadline to prevent a ...

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Congressional leaders unveil bill to avoid government shutdown

Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.

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TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.

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Lawmakers face Dec. 20 deadline to avoid partial government shutdown

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill face a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown. NBC News’ Ali Vitali reports on the timeline of passing a resolution and how House Speaker Mike Johnson will appeal ...

NBC News - 1d

Congress’ year-end funding deal ‘not quite there’ ahead of Friday shutdown cliff

Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.

Politico - 1d

Details on bill to avert government shutdown

Congress has unveiled its stopgap bill to keep the government funded until spring. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has a look at what's included in the measure.

CBS News - 2h

Congress unveils bill to avoid a government shutdown

Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.

CBS News - 14h

Here's what made the cut in Congress’ 1,500-page government funding deal

Congress on Tuesday rolled out its last major funding deal of the year and is expected to move quickly to try to pass it ahead of a Friday government shutdown deadline. The bill, which is more than ...

The Hill - 14h

Congress releases short-term funding bill as deadline nears to avert a holiday shutdown

House Republicans released legislative text of their short-term bill Monday to keep the federal government open until mid-March, just days ahead of a key deadline to prevent a shutdown.

NBC News - 16h

Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown

Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled out by leadership on Tuesday would kick the Friday ...

The Hill - 16h

Latest on effort to avert government shutdown

A government shutdown deadline is three days away, and lawmakers have yet to unveil their plan to avert it. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, and Paul Kane, senior congressional ...

CBS News - 16h

Evening Report — Shutdown clock ticks toward Friday deadline

{beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Shutdown drama consumes Washington as spending bill provokes conservative anger THE DRAMA over a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown appears ...

The Hill - 18h

Friday midnight deadline to avoid government shutdown

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are racing against the clock to avoid a Friday night deadline before another government shutdown occurs. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down the latest in Congress.

CBS News - 19h

Government shutdown deadline looms as Paul threatens to delay funding package

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is threatening to hold up a short-term funding package that needs to pass by the end of the day Friday to avoid a government shutdown unless leaders in Congress agree to vote ...

The Hill - 21h

Live updates: Lawmakers race to avert shutdown; drone briefing set for House panel

Congress is barreling toward Friday's government funding deadline, with Republicans signaling they have a deal on a continuing resolution that includes disaster funding and assistance for ...

The Hill - 23h

Lawmakers scramble on government funding as shutdown deadline nears

Leaders in Congress have yet to unveil their plan to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.

CBS News - 23h

Congress scrambles to finalize a short-term bill with shutdown deadline days away

Congress is working to finalize a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown this weekend, right before the holidays.

NBC News - 23h

Congress expected to vote on SBA funding as hurricane victims struggle to recover

Congress is expected this week to vote on billions of dollars of aid for communities damaged by hurricanes and floods earlier this year. The Small Business Administration warned in October that the ...

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Terrorism victims push Congress on relief funding

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US victims of terrorism want Congress to boost relief ...

The Hill - 1d

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.

CBS News - 1d

Congress to vote on short-term spending bill to avert government shutdown before holidays

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are under the gun to approve a short-term spending bill this week to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays. The continuing resolution has to be approved in the ...

CBS News - 2d

Lawmakers struggle to reach deal to avert government shutdown

Congressional negotiators are struggling to reach a deal to keep the government's lights on past Dec. 20. Text of a continuing resolution (CR) for a government funding package was expected on ...

The Hill - 2d

Sunday shows preview: Drones capture national attention; Congress works to avert shutdown

A slew of drone sightings in New Jersey and different parts of the country have made headlines this week as Congress scrambles to avoid the Dec. 20 government shutdown deadline. The Democratic ...

The Hill - 3d

Important holiday shipping deadlines to know for timely gift arrivals

Americans are expected to spend a record amount this holiday season, but the deadline for those presents to reach their destination is quickly approaching. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has ...

CBS News - 4d

Live updates: Drone sightings raise lawmakers' eyebrows; Shutdown deadline looms

Lawmakers are sprinting to pass legislation that will keep the government’s lights on ahead of the Dec. 20 shutdown deadline as President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks continue to make their case to ...

The Hill - 5d

An inside look at UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near

CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.

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Behind the scenes look with UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near

The clock is ticking to meet the deadlines to send holiday packages in time. An estimated 2.2 billion packages will be shipped this holiday season. CBS News' Nancy Chen has a behind the scenes look ...

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Will TikTok be banned in January? Here's where things stand as deadline nears

You may not be able to doomscroll on TikTok much longer unless the social media company finds a way to stop a new law from going into effect.

The Hill - 6d

Lawmakers race to avert government shutdown with deadline nearing

Congress only has 10 days left to figure out government funding before the shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why House Speaker Mike Johnson will almost ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Evening Report — Clock ticks toward government funding deadline

{beacon} Evening Report © The Hill, Greg Nash 10 days: Congress speeds toward government funding deadline THE LAME-DUCK CONGRESS is barreling toward a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government. ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Watch: House Republicans hold presser as shutdown deadline looms

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other GOP leaders held a press conference Tuesday morning with just 10 days left until government funding is set to expire. Members on both sides of the aisle ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Morning Report — Dear Congress, your deadline is nigh

In today’s issue: The trouble with lame-duck congressional sessions is that they’re so short and too long. In 10 days, Congress will run out of funds to keep the government operating through the ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Congress races toward fast-approaching government shutdown deadline

Congress has just 10 days until government funding is set to run out, and lawmakers don’t have a deal to keep the lights on during the holidays. Members on both sides of the aisle expect the ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Minnesota rumored to be team worth watching as NBA trade deadline nears

Trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo has not been a smooth fit so far in Minnesota.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days

Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Congress releases short-term funding bill as deadline nears to avert a holiday shutdown

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