Congress one step closer to ending shutdown
Congressional lawmakers are moving forward on a deal to end the government shutdown, now in its 42nd day. CBS News' Taurean Small, Kati Weis and Weijia Jiang have all the latest.
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Johnson tells House members to return to D.C.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "it appears to be the beginning of the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history." Johnson called all House members to return to Washington, D.C., as soon as possible, while the Senate is set to reconvene Monday to move forward with a funding deal to reopen the government.
Senate Democrats talk ways to end shutdown
On Day 37 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Senate Democrats held a caucus meeting to try to figure out ways to end the stalemate with Republicans over funding. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
Johnson on Saturday's shutdown SNAP lapse
House Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing in on food assistance lapsing for millions of Americans starting Saturday. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Grijalva still not sworn in 1 month after win
On Sept. 23, Democrat Adelita Grijalva won a special election in Arizona to fill the seat vacated by her late father. As of Thursday, exactly one month later, she has yet to officially become a member of the House of Representatives. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins with analysis.
Unpacking Arizona AG lawsuit over swearing in delay
Arizona's attorney general has filed a lawsuit over House Speaker Mike Johnson's delay in swearing in the state's Democratic Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva. Nikole Killion has details.
10/13: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about election security amid concerns about Jan. 6-like violence. Plus, CBS News Director of Election and Surveys Anthony Salvanto joins to discuss the latest CBS News poll.
Government shutdown enters fourth week
Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue to trade blame over the government shutdown as it enters its fourth week, becoming the third-longest federal funding lapse in U.S. history. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Jeffries on Grijalva swearing-in delay
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is threatening Republicans and House Speaker Mike Johnson as the lower chamber continues to delay the swearing-in ceremony for Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Judge temporarily blocks firing of federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated."
Lawmakers continue blame game over shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson blasted Democrats on Wednesday as the Senate is expected to vote for a ninth time on a measure that would end the government shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Government shutdown drags into third week
The government shutdown entered its third week on Monday as the Senate is set to reconvene on Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
Johnson on on blame for government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson continued to blame Democrats for the government shutdown after 10 days of lapsed federal funding. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Speaker Johnson on Middle East deal, shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson joins "The Takeout" to discuss the Middle East peace deal, the government shutdown and more.
Lawmakers clash over delayed Epstein vote
Speaker Mike Johnson is keeping the House chamber in recess during the government shutdown. The move is upsetting lawmakers who want to hold a vote on releasing the full Jeffrey Epstein files. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
Mike Johnson on back pay for federal workers
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that new legal analysis is emerging on whether or not federal workers can obtain back pay after the government shutdown, despite a 2019 law on the matter. Meanwhile, thousands of flights were delayed due to staffing shortages at air traffic control locations. CBS News Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from Capitol Hill, while CBS News Los Angeles' Amanda Starrantino has more on the delays.
Lawmakers deadlocked, shutdown continues
With the government shutdown in its sixth day, the Senate is set to vote again on a short-term funding bill Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Lawmakers trade blame, shutdown enters Day 6
Democrats and Republicans are continuing to trade blame over the government shutdown that began last Tuesday. Senate lawmakers are expected to vote Monday night on a measure to extend government funding. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries challenged House Speaker Mike Johnson to a debate on the House floor, which Johnson called a "desperate plea for attention." CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Johnson on GOP's temporary funding measure
As the government shutdown threatens to stretch into a second week, House Speaker Mike Johnson told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Democrats are refusing to negotiate on the "bootstrap measure" the GOP has put forward to fund the government for seven weeks. It's a "very simple, very conventional thing that's been done here all the time," he added.
Republican leaders on government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are standing firm on their position as the government shutdown continues to impact the U.S. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Kelly O'Grady report.
Johnson on funding cuts during shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing in on OMB Director Russell Vought working through potential cuts across federal agencies as the government shutdown continues. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Speaker Mike Johnson on shutdown
As the government shutdown enters its second day, President Trump is threatening mass layoffs of federal workers. House Speaker Mike Johnson is blaming Democrats for the stalemate and joins "CBS Mornings" to lay out his position.
Senate to hold another vote on funding bill
The Senate is voting on a funding bill again on Wednesday after Congress failed to resolve funding before the midnight deadline. Some Democrats have signaled support for a House-backed bill. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes have more, while MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the shutdown's economic impact.
Trump meeting with party leaders, shutdown looms
President Trump is scheduled to meet with congressional leaders from both parties Monday as Tuesday night's midnight deadline looms to pass a spending bill and keep the government open. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Speaker Johnson reacts to funding vote
The House of Representatives has approved a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government funded for seven weeks. This comes as some questioned if Republicans had enough votes in the lower chamber to avert a government shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
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