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Senators reconvene amid growing pressure from President Trump to scrap the filibuster and break the stalemate over the government shutdown, as PBS highlights the escalating political stakes.
Democratic Senate leader rules out another government shutdown as lawmakers unveil new funding bills, signaling momentum toward averting a fiscal standoff in Washington.
With less than a week to avert a shutdown, Congress faces a standoff over spending and policy riders. Here’s how a lapse in funding could impact federal services and workers.
As a federal shutdown looms, many Smithsonian museums and national monuments in D.C. could close. NBC4 Washington outlines what’s affected and suggests alternative local attractions.
The U.S. House returned to Washington on Monday to vote on a deal aimed at ending the weeks-long government shutdown, as party leaders scrambled to secure enough support for passage.
The U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in history, halting key services and paychecks. ABC News examines the political standoff, its impact, and what could finally end the impasse.
Federal employees have filed a lawsuit against the Education Department, alleging partisan bias in shutdown-related emails that they say pressured staff and violated federal worker protections.
A new ABC News poll shows rising U.S. concern over a possible government shutdown, with more Americans blaming Republicans and Donald Trump than Democrats for the looming crisis.
President Donald Trump has signed a stopgap funding bill, temporarily averting a government shutdown. The measure extends federal funding as lawmakers continue budget negotiations.
With a U.S. government shutdown now underway, PBS examines halted services, furloughed workers, and the political stalemate on Capitol Hill as leaders scramble for a funding deal.
As Congress edges toward a shutdown, health care funding remains a flashpoint, with lawmakers divided over Medicaid, Medicare and pandemic-era programs that drive partisan gridlock.
The U.S. House returns to Washington facing intense pressure to end the prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers preparing for a pivotal vote, Inquirer.com reports.
US President Donald Trump has signed a bill to temporarily end the longest government shutdown in US history, restoring funding after weeks of political deadlock and economic disruption.
The U.S. government has shut down, halting nonessential services and leaving thousands of D.C.-area federal workers furloughed or unpaid, NBC4 Washington reports.
House Speaker Mike Johnson reversed course Monday, calling the House back into session after earlier refusing to convene during the ongoing government shutdown, PBS reported.
The federal government shutdown is poised to stretch into next week after the Senate adjourned Friday without a funding deal, raising uncertainty for workers and key public services.
Washington Weekly: Government Shutdown Standoff – UBS analyzes mounting tensions in Congress, investor concerns, and potential market fallout as funding deadlines loom with no clear compromise.