A partial government shutdown is looming at week’s end

House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking to schedule a vote tomorrow (TUE) on the 99-page bill, with a view to Democrats responsible for a potential partial government shutdown. He’ll again need total GOP support to thread the needle. Congress must act by Friday midnight. when the current continuing resolution expires. House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through September 30th. Trump praised the bill, posting on his Truth Social platform that Republicans have to “remain UNITED — NO DISSENT —.”

U.S. resumes military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine

The United States is lifting its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv. The announcement came at talks between Ukraine and the U-S being held in Saudi Arabia. More than a week ago, the Trump administration imposed the measures to push Ukraine’s president to enter talks to end the war. Ukraine also announced it was open to a 30-day cease-fire in the war with Russia, subject to Kremlin agreement.

Study: One Trillion In Biden Spending Linked To DEI

House Republicans work to pass spending bill and avert government shutdown

The 99-page bill is certain to spark confrontation on Capitol Hill. It would provide a slight boost to defense programs while trimming nondefense programs below 2024 budget year levels. That approach is likely to be a nonstarter for most Democrats who have long insisted that defense and nondefense spending move in the same direction. Congress must act by midnight Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson is teeing up the bill for a vote on Tuesday despite the lack of buy-in from Democrats, essentially daring them to vote against it and risk a shutdown. He also is betting that Republicans can muscle the legislation through the House largely by themselves.

The state of Washington may vote on an abortion amendment

The state of Washington may vote on an abortion amendment

VERBATIM:  Democrats have introduced a measure that would enshrine both abortion in the state constitution as well as a right to a sex-change operation.  In order for the amendment to be placed before a vote of the people, it will have to pass both chambers of the Washington legislature by a two-thirds margin.  Observers say it’s going to be a big lift for Democrats — they don’t currently have the votes and would have to convince several Republicans to vote with them.  MH SRNN NEWS.

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