Senate misses shutdown deadline on spending package, but nears vote

Washington — The Senate on Friday failed to pass a massive spending package to fully fund the government through September before a midnight deadline to avert a partial government shutdown, though it’s expected to vote on final passage within hours after a last-minute deal.  Shortly before midnight, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York

Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package, averting shutdown

Washington — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the massive spending package that the Senate approved overnight, avoiding a partial shutdown of the government and ending a monthslong fight over spending that persisted six months into the fiscal year.  The package fully funds the government through September 2024.  The Senate approved the $1.2 trillion package,

Trump’s campaign spends on legal fees in 2024, as Biden spends on ads, staffing

President Biden’s campaign entered March with $71 million cash on hand, increasing his fundraising advantage — which is over twice what former president Donald Trump has. The Trump campaign had over $33.5 million cash on hand to start the month, adding only about $3.5 million to its coffers as the campaign was forced to spend

Kamala Harris set to make first trip to Puerto Rico as VP as Democrats reach out to Latino voters

Kamala Harris is making her first trip to Puerto Rico Friday as vice president, amid a push by Democrats to boost their outreach to Latino voters well ahead of the 2024 election.  Harris’ visit is intended to highlight the administration’s efforts to bolster the island’s recovery and the impact of Puerto Rican culture around the