The United States government has officially reopened through a new continuing resolution (CR) and funding package, approved by the House and Senate and signed by President Donald Trump. This CR funds the government until...more
11/19/2025
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United States congressional inquiries have become an important instrument to shape policy agendas, test industry practices, influence public opinion, and apply pressure on industries and companies seen as politically...more
11/14/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 -
The shutdown is officially ending....more
The House is expected to vote on the continuing resolution (CR) and minibus package as early as 4 pm tomorrow, with members on their way back to Washington, D.C. in anticipation of the vote....more
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Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 -
The House is expected to vote on the continuing resolution (CR) and minibus package as...more
11/12/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Monday, November 10, 2025 -
This evening, the Senate held a series of votes leading to final passage of the amended House-passed continuing resolution (CR) (H.R. 5371). Senators Jacky Rosen...more
Monday evening, the Senate held a series of votes leading to final passage of the amended House-passed continuing resolution (CR) (H.R. 5371). Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH),...more
11/11/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Friday, November 7, 2025 -
While negotiations appeared to ramp up yesterday, the discussions today, both across and...more
11/10/2025
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While negotiations appeared to ramp up yesterday, the discussions today, both across and within parties, indicate there is still much work to be done. The Senate was expected to vote on an amended continuing resolution (CR)...more
11/10/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Thursday, November 6, 2025 -
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has indicated that a vote aimed at ending the...more
11/7/2025
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has indicated that a vote aimed at ending the government shutdown will take place Friday. In a private lunch with Republicans, Senator Thune discussed reintroducing the House-passed...more
11/7/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -
At 36 days, the government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history....more
11/6/2025
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At 36 days, the government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history....more
11/6/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 -
The Senate voted on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) for the fourteenth time...more
11/5/2025
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The Senate voted on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) for the fourteenth time. The CR failed by a vote of 54-44. No members deviated from their previous votes, and Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Thom Tillis (R-NC)...more
11/5/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Monday, November 3, 2025 -
The Senate returned to Washington, D.C. this afternoon, and the House remains out of...more
11/4/2025
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The Senate returned to Washington, D.C. this afternoon, and the House remains out of session. If the government shutdown continues past Tuesday, it will become the longest shutdown in U.S. history....more
11/4/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Friday, October 31, 2025 -
The House and Senate are both out of session....more
11/3/2025
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The House and Senate are both out of session....more
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Government Shutdown Update: Thursday, October 30, 2025 -
There was no continuing resolution (CR) vote today, and a vote is not currently on the...more
10/31/2025
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There was no continuing resolution (CR) vote Thursday, and a vote is not currently on the schedule. Senators are leaving Washington, D.C. tonight and will recess over the weekend....more
10/31/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 -
In the last 72 hours, there have been further discussions about off-ramps, particularly...more
10/30/2025
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In the last 72 hours, there have been further discussions about off-ramps, particularly to address the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to expire on November 1....more
10/30/2025
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Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 -
The Senate voted on the continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371 for the thirteenth...more
10/29/2025
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The Senate voted on the continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371 for the thirteenth time yesterday. The CR failed by a vote of 54-45. No members deviated from their previous votes....more
10/29/2025
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