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Senate, GOP and government funding bill

Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Government shutdown averted as Democrats help Senate approve GOP spending bill

Democrats were stuck between two choices they despised: Vote for a funding bill that reflects Republican spending priorities and will give Trump and his allies more leeway to dismantle the federal government, or shut the government down by denying their vote and risk facing political backlash and blame.

NBC News on MSN · 3d

Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near

After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.

Senate, budget and Bill 5708

Talking Points Memo on MSN · 1d

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill To Protect Washington D.C. From House GOP Budget Slash

Senators moved quickly to cobble together a standalone bill to shield Washington D.C. from a $1 billion budget cut

GeekWire on MSN · 3d

Social media companies required to better protect teen users under bill passed by Washington Senate

The Washington state Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that aims to protect kids from the potentially harmful impacts of social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Senate passes bill to avert $1B hit to D.C. budget in spending plan

The bill, which would allow the city to continue operating under its 2025 budget, still needs to be approved by the House to go into effect.

Senate, fentanyl

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Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

The Senate has passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Friday were trying to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadly drug.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Senate Nears Final Approval of a Bill That Could Increase Penalties for Fentanyl Traffickers

The Senate is preparing to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers

The New York Times · 1d

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The measure, which passed with bipartisan support and minor changes, now heads back to the House. It is just the second legislative victory for the new Republican-controlled Congress.

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Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House

The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact.

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Fate of bill to cap rent increases now rests on fine-tuning in Washington Senate

A bill to cap residential rent increases across Washington will need revisions to pass in the state Senate, according to the chamber’s top Democrat. “There’s still going to be ...

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Trump signs stopgap spending bill into law, following U.S. Senate passage

The U.S. Senate cleared a stopgap spending bill Friday that will fund the government through the end of September, sending ...

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Trump Signs Bill Funding the Government for Six Months, Avoiding a Shutdown

The bill largely keeps government funding at levels set during Joe Biden's presidency, though with some changes.

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Senate passes bill that seeks to keep D.C. government's use of local tax dollars intact

The government funding bill that’s headed to the White House limits Washington, D.C.’s ability to fully use its local tax ...

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Republican Funding Bill Could ‘Defund The Police’ In Washington, D.C.

City officials say a Republican bill to fund the federal government will force the city to lay off all manner of personnel, ...

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Democratic Party Fractures in Government Shutdown Fight, With Anger Running High

The Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader ...

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