Government shutdown looms as Congress works on budget

The U.S. government is facing a shutdown yet again as lawmakers attempt to approve a budget. The budget is due by Friday, March 1, but the House isn't back in chambers until Wednesday, giving them just under three days to get to work.

House speaker stalemate continues as Jim Jordan loses third vote

Rep. Jim Jordan failed badly again Friday on a third ballot for the House speaker's gavel, rejected by a steady roll call of more mainstream Republicans who warned the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support.