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This Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, photo shows the Capitol in Washington. As a potentially catastrophic hurricane heads for the Carolinas, Congress is moving to avert a legislative disaster that could lead to a partial government shutdown just weeks before the November midterm elections. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Congress passes spending deal, bids to avert gov’t shutdown

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

This Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, photo shows the Capitol in Washington. As a potentially catastrophic hurricane heads for the Carolinas, Congress is moving to avert a legislative disaster that could lead to a partial government shutdown just weeks before the November midterm elections. (Associated Press) **FILE**

The Latest: Bill sent to Trump to avoid possible shutdown

Associated Press

"When this bill is signed into law, it will mark the first time in over 20 years that the Department of Defense will have its full yearly appropriation prior to the end of the fiscal year," said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

‘minibus’ deal reached to fund Defense department, others

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate approves 1st spending bill to avert partial shutdown

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis, left, drinks water as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, makes his statement after the so called &quot;2+2&quot; meeting in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Pompeo and Mattis held long-delayed talks Thursday with top Indian officials, looking to shore up the alliance with one of Washington's top regional partners. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) ** FILE **

Mattis, Pompeo ‘certify’ that UAE, Saudi Arabia trying to reduce civilian casualties in Yemen

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this June 18, 2018 file photo Colorado Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis responds to a question during a televised debate in Denver, Colo. Polis outlined his energy policy Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at a meeting of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association in Denver. Polis said the oil and gas industry is vital to Colorado's economy but the state has to address persistent conflicts between the industry and neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski,File)

Jared Polis, who led charge for Trump’s tax returns, refuses to release his own

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

In this March 30, 2017, photo, the Capitol Dome is seen at dawn in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Congress on track to pass first three spending bills weeks before deadline

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - in this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, the U.S. Capitol is seen at sunrise, in Washington. Control of Congress and the future of Donald Trump’s presidency are on the line as the 2018 primary season winds to a close this week, jumpstarting a two-month sprint to Election Day that will test Democrats’ ability to harness a wave of opposition to Trump and whether the president can motivate his staunch supporters when he’s not on the ballot. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

High stakes as 2-month sprint to Election Day begins

By JULIE PACE - Associated Press

In this Sept. 27, 2017, photo, a early morning runner crosses in front of the U.S. Capitol as he passes the flags circling the Washington Monument in Washington. Congress is considering letting President Donald Trump roll back some of the $1.3 trillion federal spending package as Republicans in the House and Senate get hammered politically by conservatives for having approved the big spending bill. Rolling back the funds would be a highly unusual move and could put some lawmakers in the potentially uncomfortable position of having to vote for specific spending opposed by a president from their party. It would also offer Republicans a way to save face. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Lawmakers move 3 spending bills forward for House vote

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

A year after Equifax breach, no enforcement actions

By DAVID KOENIG - Associated Press

US to release $1.2 billion in military aid to Egypt

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

Editorials from around New England

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on 'Foreign Influence Operations and Their Use of Social Media Platforms' on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

The Latest: Twitter CEO says ‘shadow ban’ not impartial

Associated Press

Attorney Lanny Davis speaks during an AP interview in his K Street office in Washington, Thursday, May 3, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Lanny Davis pushes Donald Trump’s removal from office via 25th Amendment, cites Bustle.com article

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Washington, DC, USA - May 5, 2015: National Retail Federation Staff Photos. Photo by Ian Wagreich / U.S. Chamber of Commerce

EPA report cites damaging impact of Renewable Fuel Standard

By David French

Fixing past missteps on biofuels

By Hon. Henry Waxman

Renewable Fuel Standard is a dead end

By Ryan Alexander

Taxpayers tell Congress: Stop meddling in fuel markets

By The National Taxpayers Union

Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley celebrates victory over U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, D-Mass., in the 7th Congressional House Democratic primary, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

In primary stunner, Pressley unseats incumbent Rep. Capuano

By BOB SALSBERG and STEVE LeBLANC - Associated Press

The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, as the Senate prepares for the confirmation hearing of President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, and the House returns to work for the first time since July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Capitol Hill probes on Trump, elections may factor in November vote

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times