Politics

Senate eyes late-night vote on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson insisted Congress would “meet our obligations” and not allow federal operations to shutter ahead of the Christmas holiday season.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker delivers the "State of the City" address at Temple’s Performing Arts Center Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Politics

Mayor Cherelle Parker marks the end of her first year in office with Philly’s first ‘State of the City’ speech at Temple

Pictures of building and land that is 7979 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136. For story about City of Philadelphia building a “Wellness Village” at this site. Photograph taken on Wednesday morning June 5, 2024.

Philadelphia Politics

The Parker administration’s drug treatment facility will open early next year, mayor says

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks briefly to reporters just before a vote on an interim spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. The vote failed to pass. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Politics

Is a government shutdown really happening? Here’s what we know.

Elon Musk and Melania Trump (right) listen as Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in October.

National Politics

Senate eyes late-night vote on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown

Mayor Cherelle Parker marks the end of her first year in office with Philly’s first ‘State of the City’ speech at Temple

The Parker administration’s drug treatment facility will open early next year, mayor says

Is a government shutdown really happening? Here’s what we know.

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