House Republican leaders urged their members to stay united ahead of a looming government shutdown, telling colleagues on a Monday conference call that their strategy is to push Senate Democrats into accepting a clean short-term continuing resolution to keep federal agencies funded.
Read More Republican leaders urge members to hold the line before possible shutdown
The Senate has failed to pass a House-approved continuing resolution intended to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown. While most Senate Democrats voted against the measure due to policy disagreements, one Democrat joined the Republicans in support.
Read More Senate fails to pass CR, Sen. Fetterman only Dem to side with GOP
Pandemonium broke out on the floor of the House of Representatives after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson called for the lower chamber to take part in a moment of silence for the death of Charlie Kirk.
Read More Some House members shout in protest during prayers for Charlie Kirk as moment of silence sparks chaos
The House is poised to vote on an amendment to repeal two long-standing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs) in Iraq. This comes after three members of the House Freedom Caucus broke with GOP leadership on the Rules Committee this week.
Read More House to vote on repealing Iraq AUMFs after Freedom Caucus members break from GOP leaders
President Donald Trump announced that he will sign an executive order requiring voters to present identification in all U.S. elections, while also largely eliminating mail-in voting.
Read More Trump to sign executive order mandating voter ID: ‘NO EXCEPTIONS’
After vowing to launch a new political party, billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly reversing course to focus on his companies and potentially may support Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Read More Report: Musk considers abandoning creation of third party, mulls financially backing Vance in 2028