Congress passes $1.2 trillion spending package, averting shutdown at last minute

Washington — Congress narrowly averted a partial shutdown early Saturday, passing a massive spending package mere hours after a midnight deadline passed. The package fully funds the government through September and ends a monthslong fight over spending that persisted six months into the fiscal year.  The Senate approved the $1.2 trillion package, which was unveiled … Read more

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for new election in Israel amid increasing criticism of Netanyahu

Washington — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., on Thursday for the first time called for the Israeli government to hold an election, calling it the “only way” to determine Israel’s path forward after its war with Hamas.  “I believe a new election is the only way to … Read more

When would a TikTok ban go into effect?

Washington — Americans could lose access to TikTok within months if a bill that seeks to force its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake is signed into law. But the popular video-sharing app’s potentially swift demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles.  Lawmakers have long tried to regulate … Read more

TikTok bill that could lead to ban faces uphill climb in the Senate

Washington — A bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. sailed through the House with rapid speed on Wednesday, but is facing headwinds in the slower-moving Senate, where previous efforts to restrict the popular app have stalled.  The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the bill, known as the Protecting Americans … Read more

Senate advances foreign aid package after falling short on border deal

Washington — The Senate voted Thursday to advance a foreign aid package after support for the legislation with a bipartisan border security deal fell short a day earlier amid Republican opposition. But the path forward for the bill remained unclear as the conference squabbled over how to proceed.  A procedural vote to move toward debate … Read more

Senate immigration deal faces House opposition

Senate immigration deal faces House opposition – CBS News Watch CBS News Senators have unveiled an immigration deal that would grant the president broad powers over the U.S.-Mexico border and overhaul the asylum process. But GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson has already voiced his opposition to the bill, making its path to the president’s desk … Read more

Senators release border-Ukraine deal that would allow the president to pause U.S. asylum law and quickly deport migrants

Washington — A trio of senators on Sunday released a bipartisan immigration agreement with the White House that would give the president far-reaching powers to clamp down on unlawful border crossings, including the authority to turn away migrants without allowing them to request asylum. The deal, which has been months in the making, would overhaul … Read more

Senate Democrats face steep odds in trying to hold majority in November

The odds are stacked against Senate Democrats this fall, as they try to hang onto their razor-thin majority in November. Not only will they have to defend 22 incumbent seats, many in Republican-leaning states, but they will also have to offset the loss of West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, who announced his retirement from the … Read more

Senate negotiating immigration bill – CBS News

Senate negotiating immigration bill – CBS News Watch CBS News Senators were still negotiating the final language of an immigration bill that would allow the president to suspend asylum proceedings as border crossings soar while also raising the standard for accepting asylum seekers. Skyler Henry reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more