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S.D., and Senate Republicans consider extending government funding deadline into January as House-passed Nov. 21 date becomes unrealistic.
The U.S. Senate reconvened Monday afternoon for a possible funding bill as the federal government shutdown moved one day closer to a record 35 days, set in 2019.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune on shutdown latest, Trump-Xi meeting and nuclear weapons testing
Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing government shutdown, takeaways from President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi,
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GOP Senate leader undermines House speaker’s strategy in quest for longer funding deal
Senate Republican Majority Leader John Thune may have just changed the calculus that has allowed House Speaker Mike Johnson to keep Republicans in their home districts since mid-September: he no longer believes continuing resolution legislation should reopen the government only until November 21.
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Johnson says House GOP leaders will meet on extending funding deadline beyond Nov 21
Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have both commented on extending the funding date, though neither indicated what the new deadline would be.
In entries on the webpage, the White House referred to Hakeem Jeffries as "Temu Obama" and posted additional photos of the House minority leader wearing a sombrero.
Indiana House and Senate leadership announced Monday the legislature will address “time-sensitive issues” – including redistricting and Indiana’s tax code – during the first two weeks of December, which would mean the legislators would meet during the 2026 legislative session.
San Diego Democrat and former state Senate leader Toni Atkins dropped out of the 2026 California governor's race Monday, part of a contraction of the wide field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Senate Republicans debate piecemeal funding bills during shutdown as Sen. Josh Hawley's food stamp extension faces resistance from party leadership and White House.