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Congress was full of postponements in 2023. Now 2024 could be even less productive.
Congress got next to nothing done during the past year and could accomplish even less in 2024 as attention shifts to the November elections.
A ‘chaotic’ January? Congress faces two shutdown deadlines with no action yet on spending
The spending stalemate has aggravated both Democrats and Republicans on the Senate and House Appropriations committees.
US Senate negotiators see progress in immigration talks, but no deal likely until 2024
Sens. Chris Murphy, James Lankford, Kyrsten Sinema have been huddling for weeks to try to find a way forward on changes to immigration and border security.
US Senate postpones winter break as lawmakers try to craft an immigration deal
Progressive and Latino Democratic lawmakers have become increasingly concerned and frustrated about the direction talks are moving.
US Supreme Court to decide fate of medication abortion access nationwide
The justices’ decision to hear the case this term will put abortion access back in front of the nation’s highest court just before the 2024 election.
Zelenskyy pitches Congress on Ukraine military aid, but it’s tied to stalled border talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy struggled Tuesday to convince members of Congress to approve billions in additional aid to his country.
Divided over immigration, U.S. Senate blocks advancing aid for Ukraine, Israel
With Congress set to leave for its December break at the end of next week, there’s little time for Democrats and Republicans to reach agreement.
White House points to defense spending in states in new plea for Ukraine aid
President Biden in October asked Congress to provide more than $105 billion in funding for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and U.S. border security.
New York Republican George Santos expelled by U.S. House in bipartisan vote
Several Republicans said the lies Santos allegedly told to fundraise and get elected, as well as misuse of campaign funds, merit expulsion.
Democrats split on placing conditions on military aid to Israel
The White House has asked Congress to approve more than $105 billion in funding to assist Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
Schumer on U.S. Senate floor condemns ‘rank antisemitism’ amid Israel-Hamas war
Sen. Chuck Schumer said his comments weren’t meant to rebuke protesters for speaking out on behalf of civilians who have been under siege in Gaza or those who have legitimate criticisms about the Israeli government.
Biden signs stopgap spending bill, avoiding government shutdown
President Biden has signed the stopgap spending bill, which means federal leaders have two months to agree on a dozen annual spending bills.