Trump signs funding bill to end shutdown after package clears House

Dozens of House Democrats could end up voting in favor of the funding package later Tuesday, despite a pledge from Democratic leaders over the weekend not to help Republicans fast-track the legislation. House Democrats conveyed to GOP leaders days ago that they wouldn’t provide the votes to help pass the funding package under suspension of

Congressional Bill H.R. 7148 Signed into Law

The White House February 3, 2026 On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the President signed into law: H.R. 7148, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026,” which further makes consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. Original Story Link

Christian Menefee Sworn Into the House, Shrinking GOP Majority

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) (L) swears in Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Feb. 2, 2026. Heather Diehl/Getty Images The Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives has shrunk after Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) was sworn into the body on Feb. 2. Menefee won a special

Clintons Will Testify for Epstein Investigation Later This Month, Ending Contempt Threat

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton (L) and former President Bill Clinton arrive on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2017. Win McNamee/Getty Images Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will appear later this month for transcribed, filmed depositions as part of the House