Government Shutdown
Federal Government Gets 3 Weeks of Additional Funding As Biden Signs Bill
Despite the bill's passage, lawmakers must still negotiate details regarding appropriations, such as how much they will total and where they will be directed.
Adam Schiff Says House 'Averted' Shutdown, Vote Now Goes to Senate
The vote was passed along party lines, 221-212. Representative Adam Kinzinger was the only Republican to join the Democrats in voting "yes."
Biden Says No Government Shutdown Unless Someone Is 'Totally Erratic'
Lawmakers have until Friday at midnight to pass a measure to keep the federal government operating.
McConnell Expected to Propose Short-Term Debt Ceiling Fix to Avoid Crisis
Congress has until October 18 to raise the ceiling or risk default that would have widespread economic consequences.
Full List of Republican Senators Who Voted to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham are among those who approved the short-term government funding bill that keeps federal agencies open until December 3.
U.S. Government Narrowly Averts Shutdown, Punting Until December
Congress approved a temporary spending measure just hours before funding for most federal agencies would have been cut off.
Schumer's Deal to Avert Shutdown as Pelosi, Progressives Head For Showdown
While Democrats may avoid a government shutdown, they still face an intra-party dispute over infrastructure proposals.
Effort to Raise Debt Limit Resets After Senate GOP Blocked Previous Bill
House Democrats are continuing efforts to raise the debt ceiling in order to avoid the U.S. from defaulting on the national debt.
The U.S. Budget Crisis Explained in Under 3 Minutes
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed if an agreement is not reached by midnight on Thursday.
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect You
Essential services such as air traffic control and law enforcement would continue during a full shutdown.
Government Shutdown Likely as U.S. Braced for Economic Calamity
Senate Republicans on Monday prevented the passage of a stopgap measure to fund the federal government.
Biden Braces for What Would Be Earliest Shutdown in Any Administration
The U.S. government is on track to run out of funding at midnight on Thursday unless an agreement is reached.
GOP Blocked Stopgap Bill But More Voters Would Blame Dems for Shutdown
Republicans blocked a stopgap bill that would have temporarily raised the debt ceiling but a new poll shows more voters would blame Democratics for a shutdown.
Senate Republicans Block House-Passed Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown
"We will not provide Republican votes for raising the debt limit," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly said before the vote.
Where Is Democrats' $3.5 Trillion Social Safety Net Spending Proposal?
Biden told reporters Thursday that he's "confident" Congress will pass both the bipartisan physical infrastructure plan and the Build Back Better plan.
Government Will Run Out of Money in October if Debt Ceiling not Raised
"The most likely outcome is that cash and extraordinary measures will be exhausted during the month of October," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
AOC Says Lawmakers Not Able to Review $2.5T Spending Bill Before Voting
"Members of Congress need to see & read the bills we are expected to vote on," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Congress Races to Pass Stimulus Deal as Leaders Reach Agreement
Lawmakers may need to again approve a stopgap spending measure to avoid a government shutdown as they finalize a nearly $1 trillion relief package.
Brief Gov Shutdown Possible as Congress Tries to Hammer Out Stimulus Deal
Passing another stopgap spending bill could keep the government open past a Friday night deadline while congressional leaders iron out their differences over a $900 billion package. However, resistance is expected.
Gov Shutdown Narrowly Averted After Last-Minute Grandstanding from Senators
Despite millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet amid the pandemic, Rand Paul, Bernie Sanders and a conservative group of lawmakers briefly flirted with the notion of forcing a short shutdown this weekend to push their own legislative priorities.
Congress Can't Pass a Stimulus Deal as Budget Deadline, Shutdown Looms
If the gridlock on Capitol Hill over another coronavirus stimulus package is any indication of lawmakers' future behavior, the country could be heading toward a shutdown—a scenario that could have implications on the November election.
2019's Biggest Political Stories: From Impeachment to Shutdown to Scandal
Washington saw a constant stream of unprecedented events in 2019, from a scandal that will forever be a stain on the president's legacy to a record number of Democrats vying to unseat him.
What Needs to Happen to Avoid a Government Shutdown Friday
This time last year, a deadlock between President Donald Trump and House Democrats famously produced the shot of Nancy Pelosi exiting a White House meeting with sunglasses and a burnt orange coat.
Potential December 2019 Government Shutdown: What to Know As Deadline Nears
With a bipartisan $1.37 trillion spending package nearly on its way to the House floor, a government shutdown over the holidays is appearing less likely.
Despite Trump's Impeachment, Congress Closes in on Budget Deal
The government will shut down unless a new budget or temporary funding measure is passed and signed into law by the end of the day December 20.
Congress Narrowly Averts a Government Shutdown Amid Budget Feud
Congress passed a stopgap spending measure to fund the government through December 20. A government shutdown was set to commence Thursday at midnight without congressional action.
Here's What Needs to Happen to Avoid a Government Shutdown
The Senate is expected to pass the short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, but President Donald Trump still has to sign it.
The Starting 5: Impeachment, Shutdown, Tesla's Electric Truck And More
While the nation's attention has been focused on Ukraine, global relations with China may be about to take a nose dive.
Will There Be A US Government Shutdown in November 2019?
The measure is expected to be passed and signed by Thursday's midnight deadline because it does not add new restrictions on border wall funding.
Everything to Know About a Potential Government Shutdown as Deadline Nears
Federal agencies could run out of money at midnight Thursday, triggering a partial government shutdown. Lawmakers are working to pass a temporary solution.