Joseph Lord

These Democrat retirements potentially create openings for Republicans that did not exist before.

The president invoked the law before deporting 250 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a move challenged by the ACLU and others in court.

The minority leader’s decision to reverse course prompted some Democrats to reconsider their position and drew criticism from those who refused to compromise.

The stopgap funding bill now heads to the president’s desk for signature. Earlier on Friday, 10 Democrats joined Republicans to advance the measure.

The minority leader’s support all but guarantees that the stopgap funding bill will be able to pass the Senate.

Congress has until March 14 to avert a shutdown.

Trump touted his administration’s achievements in its first 42 days, and promised greater prosperity and security for the nation.

The disapproval resolutions were passed in accordance with the Congressional Review Act.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) are at odds over the budget reconciliation plan.

It’s the first step in what is expected to be a protracted battle to bring the thin Republican House majority in line with a single package approach.