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At Carter’s Birthday Party, Rescheduled in Case of Shutdown, a Wary Celebration

At Carter’s Birthday Party, Rescheduled in Case of Shutdown, a Wary Celebration

As a possible government shutdown loomed, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum moved up celebrations for the former president’s 99th birthday, held at the library in Atlanta on Saturday. Presidential libraries receive federal funding from the National Archives and Records Administration. During a government shutdown, portions of libraries that …

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Border Takes Center Stage as McCarthy Seeks to Shift Shutdown Blame

Border Takes Center Stage as McCarthy Seeks to Shift Shutdown Blame

As Congress barrels toward a government shutdown instigated by his own hard-right members, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is toiling to turn a fight over federal spending into a battle over President Biden’s handling of the border. By floating a stopgap funding bill that would slash spending while imposing stringent immigration restrictions …

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The Republicans Driving Congress Toward a Shutdown

The Republicans Driving Congress Toward a Shutdown

Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday was toiling to build Republican support for a long-shot bid to avert a shutdown, floating a bill that would keep government funding flowing at vastly reduced levels while imposing stringent immigration restrictions demanded by conservatives. The proposal stands little chance in the Democrat-controlled Senate. But …

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Pentagon Exempts Aid To Ukraine From Potential Government Shutdown, Sparking Outrage From People Who Put America First

Pentagon Exempts Aid To Ukraine From Potential Government Shutdown, Sparking Outrage From People Who Put America First

The Pentagon, facing a looming federal government shutdown in the coming days, announced that aid to Ukraine would be exempt from any cessation in operations. Politico reports that the “DOD has decided to continue activities supporting Ukraine,” a move that will be viewed as “good news for [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] …

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White House Blasts House Republicans For Holding Impeachment Hearing 2 Days Before Government Shutdown

President Biden speaks about Trump's return to DC from the White House

The White House has hammered House Republicans for announcing that a Biden impeachment hearing will be held two days before a government shutdown. White House Spokesperson for Oversight & Investigations Ian Sams said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA: Extreme House Republicans are already …

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