Democrats face criticism for planning a luxury Napa Valley retreat while Congress works to avoid a government shutdown before the end of September.

Some of Israel's staunchest Democratic supporters on Capitol Hill are wavering like never before as progressives grow more emboldened in their defense of the Palestinian cause. Why it matters: The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza has soured U.

A wide range of U.S. government services could be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of civil servants furloughed beginning on Wednesday if Republicans and Democrats in Congress cannot agree on a funding deal to avoid a partial government shutdown.

The organization, Demand Justice, will use its megaphone to call on lawmakers to “demonstrate steadfast opposition to the dismantling and corruption of our legal system, courts and the rule of law.”

After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump met with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Lawmakers have until the end of the day on Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown.

New Mexico lawmakers are convening in a special session this week to boost funding for food assistance and rural health care.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pointed out that it's up to Republicans to find a deal and avoid a government shutdown.