Hans Nichols

Andrew Ferguson gave big business plenty to cheer, and think about.

House Republicans say they can go it alone to keep the government open

Roughly a dozen Democrats were called into what one source described as a "come to Jesus" meeting.

"There are basic issues of fairness here."

"Everyone is mad at everyone": Democratic tensions erupt after Trump speech

"I think they'll get on board and we'll pass it," Johnson told reporters Tuesday.

Lawmakers are discussing walkouts, props and color coordination among other forms of in-the-room demonstration.

Schumer wants to avoid any implication his party wants to facilitate a 2025 shutdown.

The House passed similar legislation in January.

"I think it demonstrated we can do things on our own," said Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.).