Government Shutdown
Kevin McCarthy has "nothing" in back pocket after failed vote: "I'm broke"
The House speaker addressed a group of reporters after the House struck down a GOP-backed stopgap bill, with roughly a day left to avert a government shutdown.
Full list of Republicans who voted against their own funding bill
GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy suffered a stinging defeat after 21 members of his caucus rejected a measure aimed to avoid a government shutdown.
Marriages to suddenly stop on Sunday in one city
An impending government shutdown could stop couples from getting married in at least one city in America.
Republicans may save Donald Trump from long-awaited deposition
A government shutdown could harm a scheduled deposition of Trump as part of a civil case against him.
US government shutdown would play right into Putin's hands
"Putin is looking for any chink in our armor," Kremlin critic Bill Browder told Newsweek.
America's "child care apocalypse" is right around the corner
A government shutdown means that about 3.2 million children could lose child care, estimates suggest.
List of national parks, museums, buildings closed in a government shutdown
Without an agreement in the House, the consequences for the U.S. economy would be harsh, depending on the shutdown's length.
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Republicans tank their own bill gutting Biden's climate plan
More than two dozen Republicans voted against the bill.
Can the House and Senate reach agreement on the border to avert a shutdown?
"I'm going to do everything I can to make it happen," Senator Joe Manchin told Newsweek. "The border has to be secure."
Why winning the shutdown blame game is 'really tough' for both parties
Congress has until midnight on Sept. 30 to reach a spending deal to avoid a fourth federal government shutdown in the past five years.
Republican says Biden impeachment inquiry belongs on "back burner"
Representative Ken Buck, a conservative from Colorado, on Thursday said that he thinks "there is nothing worse than a shutdown" at the moment for Congress.
Republicans placing government shutdown blame on Joe Biden and the border
Congressman Chip Roy told Newsweek Biden deserves "pretty much all" the blame because he's "utterly failed to do his job to secure the border."
What Republicans didn't talk about at the debate
Republican presidential candidates sparred over immigration, the Russia-Ukraine war and the economy during the second primary debate Wednesday night.
Student Loans Update: Democrat asks Biden to halt payments before shutdown
Resuming student loan payments the same day the government shuts down would be a "recipe for disaster," Representative Ayanna Pressley said.
MAGA's win in Congress is about to be cut short
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced an amendment on Wednesday targeting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
McCarthy pits Ukraine support against border funding to avoid shutdown
"I think it's reasonable for us to get at least one thing through negotiations," Republican Senator J.D. Vance told Newsweek.
Elon Musk could lose billions from shutdown
A delay in payments to federal contractors, such as Musk's SpaceX, during a government shutdown could cost them billions in revenue.
Housing market is days away from a major disruption
"What the housing market needs now is stability and certainty," NAHB told Congress in a letter urging lawmakers to extend the National Flood Insurance Program.
MAGA Republicans rip apart Senate spending bill: 'Disgraceful'
A continuing resolution to fund the government through November was put forward in the Senate, but faces major headwinds from Republicans.
Republicans risk losing key voters with shutdown
A new poll shows this group of voters is the least likely to blame Democrats for the possible government shutdown.
Student loans on collision course with government shutdown
A government shutdown will take effect at the same time that millions of Americans will restart paying back their student loans.
Joe Biden's polling woes could get even worse as shutdown looms
A potential federal shutdown likely won't help the his popularity among voters if "they blame the person who's unpopular" already, a political scientist said.
Congress to make millions while government shutdown halts payment
Members of Congress will still earn their paychecks in the event of a shutdown even as thousands of government workers are forced to stay home without pay.
Does mail stop during government shutdown? What to know about USPS
Congress has less than one week to pass appropriations bills before the government shuts down, which would have an impact on many federal agencies.
Did Snoop Dogg tell fans not to vote for Donald Trump?
In a video clip shared on social media, the rapper is seen calling any potential voters for Trump "stupid" in a scathing attack on the former president.
Republican shutdown warning issued by union leader
The president of the nation's largest union for federal workers told Newsweek that Congress is playing with fire.
Senators warn Americans will suffer as House pushes toward weekend shutdown
While the upper chamber has unified around preventing a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to rally his caucus around the issue.
US will pay salaries to thousands of Ukrainians during government shutdown
Many federal employees won't receive paychecks if the government shuts down on October 1.
Vermont flood victims fear being left behind
With climate disasters becoming more frequent and FEMA disaster relief running out, Vermonters who are rebuilding worry they'll be left behind.
Matt Gaetz clashes with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo in heated interview
In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, the Republican congressman clashed with Bartiromo about a potential government shutdown.