3 h. ago House Speaker Johnson optimistic about vote to avert shutdown, but Democrats aren't

House Republicans plan to vote Friday morning on a short-term measure to fund the government as a shutdown deadline nears.

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19 h. ago Democrats outline spending demands as government shutdown looms

Democrats outline spending demands as government shutdown looms  The Seattle Times

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20 h. ago As Shutdown Looms, Democrats Outline Demands on Medicaid and Obamacare

After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.

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20 h. ago Democrats release their own funding proposal as government shutdown looms

Democrats release their own funding proposal as government shutdown looms  The Washington Post

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23 h. ago As Shutdown Looms, Democrats Outline Spending Demands on Medicaid and Obamacare

After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.

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25 h. ago U.S. House advances stopgap bill intended to avert a partial government shutdown

U.S. House advances stopgap bill intended to avert a partial government shutdown  Reuters

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26 h. ago The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the gambits to avoid a government shutdown over the next few days

Gaming out what might happen over the next few days as lawmakers move to avert yet another government shutdown – and a look at both parties' strategies.

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38 h. ago Charlie Kirk's murder amplifies safety concerns among federal lawmakers

Two weeks before a potential government shutdown, House Republicans unveiled legislation to fund the government through Nov. 21. Included in that proposal -- $30 million for additional security.

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52 h. ago United States: Preparing for a Possible October 1 Federal Government Shutdown

United States: Preparing for a Possible October 1 Federal Government Shutdown  Fragomen

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54 h. ago Johnson Releases Spending Bill, Daring Democrats to Oppose It

The speaker put forward a stopgap bill to fund the government past Sept. 30, saying there was “zero chance” he would add concessions Democrats have demanded.

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54 h. ago GOP unveils plan to avert government shutdown, includes $30M security hike after Charlie Kirk killing

House Republicans rolled out a plan for a short-term government funding measure that would avert a shutdown through Nov. 21, 2025.

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58 h. ago Trump pressures Republicans to pass a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown

In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump called for Republicans to vote to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.

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63 h. ago Lawmakers race to strike funding deal as threat of government shutdown looms

Congress has two weeks to strike a funding deal and avoid a government shutdown. But tensions are high amid a debate on political violence, complicating their path.

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3 d. ago Shutdown of Corp. for Public Broadcasting, recipient of Governors Award, gets jeers at Emmys

Shutdown of Corp. for Public Broadcasting, recipient of Governors Award, gets jeers at Emmys  Los Angeles Times

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4 d. ago Shutdown of Corp. for Public Broadcasting, recipient of Governors Award, elicits boos at Emmys

Shutdown of Corp. for Public Broadcasting, recipient of Governors Award, elicits boos at Emmys  Los Angeles Times

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6 d. ago Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding

Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Obamacare tax credits draw bipartisan support ahead of US government shutdown deadline

Obamacare tax credits draw bipartisan support ahead of US government shutdown deadline  Reuters

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7 d. ago Column: Democrats should force a shutdown to save the government

Column: Democrats should force a shutdown to save the government  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago House Republicans split with Trump team over 'very frustrating' funding fight as shutdown looms

The White House, conservative lawmakers and House appropriators are frustrated with differing strategies to fund the government as the deadline to avert a shutdown inches closer.

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1 week ago A Failed Top Secret Mission in North Korea, and a Government Shutdown Deadline

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