Deal to reopen government slowed by Paul objection on hemp language

Senate Republican and Democratic leaders say they need to resolve an objection from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) about a provision ...

Rand Paul demands vote on hemp amendment before proceeding with tally to open government

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is demanding a vote on his amendment to strike hemp-ban language from a part of the GOP-proposed deal ...

The government shutdown may last longer because of a fight over hemp

Though Congress appears to have a deal to end the government shutdown, a vote on that agreement is being held up by an ...

Surprise Provision in Senate Shutdown Deal Could Destroy This $28 Billion Beverage Industry

The new legislation imposes a total THC limit of 0.4 milligrams, meaning the hundreds of hemp-derived THC products, including ...

House conservative leader gives blessing to Senate shutdown deal, with 'one caveat'

House Freedom Caucus leader Andy Harris tentatively backs the Senate's government shutdown deal but warns the hemp provision ...
AZ Central

How are Kentucky senators voting on the 2025 government shutdown? See Oct. 22 results

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, continuing the partial federal government shutdown that began on October 1. The vote was 54-46, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance ...
USA Today

How Rand Paul says Congress can work together to end government shutdown

A key issue in the ongoing government shutdown is the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Sen. Rand Paul ...