Senate Passes 3-Bill Spending Package

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The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Dec. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The Senate passed by a vote of 82–15 a package of three bills on Jan. 15 to fund multiple government departments. The legislation is headed to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature, replacing a temporary funding measure that reopened the

Senate passes 3-bill partial funding package, sending it to Trump

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Washington — The Senate passed a three-bill package Thursday that funds parts of the government, clearing the legislation before leaving Washington for a weeklong recess ahead of the end-of-month deadline to avert a partial shutdown.  The Senate approved the package in a 82 to 15 vote, sending it to President Trump’s desk.  It includes funding

What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?

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Washington — President Trump said Thursday he might invoke a centuries-old law known as the Insurrection Act to send troops into Minnesota, threatening a major escalation between the federal government and state officials. “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of

Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled

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Washington — Republican senators said Thursday that a long-sought bipartisan compromise to extend the expired Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits for two years has stalled.  “We are in a little bit of a pothole,” GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said, blaming Democratic leaders for the lack of movement on the issue. “So