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ASAToday for October, 30th 2025

This Week in Congress!

October 22, 2025

This Week in Congress! This week, the Senate was in session and the House leadership cancelled votes. That chamber has now been out of session for a month, and Speaker Mike Johnson…

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Government Shutdown Continues!

October 22, 2025

Government Shutdown Continues! The current government shutdown is now the longest full shutdown in U.S. history and the third longest overall. The resolution remains uncertain as both parties remain steadfast in their…

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FY2026 Appropriations Bills

October 22, 2025

FY2026 Appropriations Bills Last Thursday, Senate leadership brought the House-passed defense appropriations bill (H.R. 4016) to the floor for an initial procedural vote, called a cloture vote.  That motion failed to win…

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The Battle over Swearing-In New House Member

October 22, 2025

The Battle over Swearing-In New House Member  To date, Speaker Johnson has refused to swear-in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva (D), who won an Arizona special election held on September 23.  Johnson says that…

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