Congress has departed Washington this week after negotiators failed to reach a deal on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), all but ensuring a lapse in funding beginning tomorrow.
President Trump this week signed legislation that would fund the rest of the federal government through September 30, 2026, except the Department of Homeland Security.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that California may proceed with its updated congressional district map, which could give Democrats an additional five seats in Congress.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA) this week said the committee plans to take up the next Farm Bill in committee from February 23-25.
The U.S. federal government is set for a partial shutdown this weekend as funding expires Friday night. Senate leadership and the White House announced a deal to fund the remaining government agencies and departments, but Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) placed a hold on that deal.
