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Jeffries called on GOP leaders to "denounce this serial fraudster who's sitting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue."

Democrats have dismissed the idea of another continuing resolution over concerns that it would incentivize negotiators to drag out the talks.

The SAVE Act has become a rallying cry, but some see larger constitutional issues — or warn of slippery slopes in partisan times.

Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.

The House narrowly cleared a $1.2 trillion spending package Tuesday with bipartisan support.

Top House Republicans are plowing forward with plans to vote Tuesday on a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package.

The bill passed 71-29 and will now head to the House, which is not due back until Monday, meaning the government could be in a partial shutdown temporarily over the weekend until they pass it.

The deal emerges as the nation grapples with the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis

Senate Democrats and some Republicans blocked a government funding package, jeopardizing a Friday deadline and signaling ongoing negotiations. Democrats opposed the bill due to Homeland Security funding, demanding reforms to ICE's immigration crackdown. A shutdown could impact agencies like the IRS and court operations, though many departments are already funded.