President Donald Trump and DOGE are set to gain more control over federal funds with the passage of a continuing resolution to avert a shutdown.

A vote to end debate on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown will take place on Friday afternoon ahead of the late night deadline.

The Senate approaches a key test vote Friday afternoon as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown, with Democrats confronting two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

Independents and even some Trump supporters are seeing plenty to dislike, especially on tariffs, and it’s clearly weighing Trump down.

Tesla warned of the hit to its bottom line from tariffs, while SpaceX complained that foreign trade barriers affect its Starlink internet satellite service.

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court Thursday to partially halt court rulings blocking President Donald Trump’s order dismantling birthright citizenship, following a string of court rulings halting the order and other steps taken by Trump and cost-cutting czar Elon Musk.