The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House has approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt
Senate passes Social Security bill to repeal WEP and GPO
The repeal, a decades-long priority for public employee advocates, heads to the president for his signature after a late night Senate vote.
Schumer says Senate on course to pass stopgap spending bill: ‘Good news’
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the Senate vote as Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the spending bill was on course to pass before midnight deadline.
Social Security Fairness Act to get a vote in the Senate, Chuck Schumer says
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
Senate passes bill to avoid a government shutdown, ending funding fight at the 11th hour
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill to fund the government through March 14. It does not address the debt ceiling, a key demand from President-elect Donald Trump.
US Senate approves Social Security change despite fiscal concerns
The U.S. Congress early on Saturday passed a measure to boost Social Security retirement payments to some retirees who draw public pensions - such as former police and firefighters - which critics warned will further weaken the program's finances.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown and boosts social security
U.S. senators approve government funding to avoid a shutdown and vote to expand social security benefits::1, 2024:: Washington, D.C.:: Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader"After a chaotic few days in the House,
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Scoop: Chuck Schumer's picks for Senate Democratic ranking members
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will unveil on Wednesday his list of Senate Democrats who get top committee ...
Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
Approaching a midnight deadline, the Senate is preparing to give final approval to a new plan to prevent a government ...
Transition Updates: Senate Approves Stopgap Funding Bill Just After Shutdown Deadline
President Biden is expected to sign it later Saturday. The new legislation will keep the government open but did not include ...
Top Senate Dems pour cold water on latest GOP spending bill plans: 'Ready to stay' through Christmas
Top Democrats urged Republicans to return to the original stopgap spending bill in order to avoid a partial government shutdown at midnight.
Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency. That's an accomplishment that exceeds his ...
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.