32 h. ago No clear path out of the shutdown as Trump administration warns of ‘imminent’ layoffs

No clear path out of the shutdown as Trump administration warns of ‘imminent’ layoffs  CNN

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2 d. ago Democrats vote down GOP funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown

The 55-45 vote Tuesday on the bill to extend federal funding for seven weeks fell short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster and pass the legislation. The post Democrats vote down GOP funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

8 d. ago White House threatens layoffs — not furloughs — if the government shuts down

In past government shutdowns, workers have been put on temporary furloughs until funding resumes. This time, the Trump White House is looking for bigger and more permanent cuts, a new memo shows.

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9 d. ago Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as threat of government shutdown looms

President Trump canceled a meeting to discuss government funding with top Democrats in Congress, leaving no clear path to avoiding a government shutdown next week.

Politics

1 week ago Charlie Kirk vote splits Democrats, prompting hypocrisy outcry from House GOP: 'Americans won't forget'

House Democrats were split on a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, with 95 voting yes and 58 voting no, prompting Republican criticism over their political violence response.

Politics

2 w. ago 'People are scared': Congress grapples with increasing political violence

House Republicans put forth a proposal to fund the government that includes $30 million for lawmaker security, as Congress grapples with increasing political violence.

Politics

2 w. 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.

Economics

3 w. ago Senate Republicans turn to 'nuclear option' to speed confirmation of Trump nominees

The change will allow certain nominees to be confirmed in groups rather than by individual vote. It follows months of GOP complaints that Democrats were dragging out the confirmation process.

Politics

3 w. ago Vance issues midterm warning, says Democrats’ anger could drive 2026 turnout

Vice President JD Vance warned Republicans against midterm complacency, arguing that angry Democrats will be motivated to vote despite GOP gains on the economy and border.

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