McCarthy denies reports he’s leaving Congress
CNN — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he is expected to step down from Congress before the end of his term – telling reporters on Friday…
Government shutdown to begin Sunday if Congress fails to reach deal
CNN — Federal agencies are making final preparations with the government on the brink of a shutdown and congressional lawmakers racing against Saturday’s critical midnight deadline – as House Speaker…
Government shutdown nears as Congress continues negotiations
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vowed not to “surrender” and negotiate with the Senate on a short-term spending bill in the face of an expected government shutdown. Pressed by CNN’s Manu…
Congress poised for messy September as McCarthy races to avoid government shutdown
CNN — GOP hardliners in the House are eager to play a game of chicken over the end-of-the-month deadline to fund federal agencies, seeking to force the White House and…