33 h. ago Senate rejects plans to extend funding; Congress skips votes on holiday

Senate rejects plans to extend funding; Congress skips votes on holiday  The Washington Post

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49 h. ago Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown

The government shutdown began Wednesday as Congress failed to pass a funding package, while President Donald Trump sees opportunity to cut federal programs and employees.

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52 h. ago White House prepares for 'imminent' federal layoffs after Democrats force government shutdown

The federal government is preparing for worker layoffs within days as Senate Democrats continue to reject Republicans' spending measures, which House Republicans were told is forcing the Trump administration's hand.

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54 h. ago What will Congress do after the shutdown? We asked a Republican and a Democrat

Most of the federal government is shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. We asked two House members — a Democrat and Republican — where they think talks go from here

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67 h. ago Government shuts down after Congress fails to reach a funding agreement

Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on a funding plan to keep the government open.

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67 h. ago U.S. government shuts down as Trump and Congress fail to reach a funding deal

U.S. government shuts down as Trump and Congress fail to reach a funding deal  NBC News

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2 d. ago Dems 'sacrificed the American people,' Thune says as government barrels toward midnight shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking the GOP's short-term funding extension as Congress hurtles toward a government shutdown.

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3 d. ago Deadlock Grows Uglier as Congress Heads Toward Government Shutdown

President Trump’s posting of a deepfake video mocking and insulting the top two Democrats in Congress underscored the lack of progress toward any deal to extend funding.

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3 d. ago Government shuts down tonight barring a deal. And, U.S. military leaders gather in VA

Federal agencies are at risk of running out of funding tonight if Congress does not reach an agreement. And, hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals are gathering for a rare meeting with Trump today.

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4 d. ago White House warns veterans' services at risk if Dems block GOP funding bill

The White House is warning that veterans’ access to nursing homes, suicide prevention and other health services could expire if Congress fails to pass the GOP’s short-term funding bill.

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4 d. ago Which Federal Benefits and Services Continue During a Government Shutdown?

Without a deal in Congress by Tuesday, the government will run out of funding.

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5 d. ago 'Backdoor' funding cuts possible by Trump administration, as Congress faces government shutdown

'Backdoor' funding cuts possible by Trump administration, as Congress faces government shutdown  Reuters

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8 d. ago Trump Administration Eyes More Mass Layoffs if Government Shuts Down

The president’s top aides told agencies to prepare for potential firings if Congress cannot extend funding before the end of Sept. 30.

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9 d. ago A Federal Shutdown May Be Imminent. How Would It Affect the Economy?

Congress and the White House have days to fund the government and avert a disruptive and potentially costly lapse in funding.

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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.

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1 week ago Democrats skip Charlie Kirk Arizona memorial after 58 vote against House resolution

Democrats largely boycotted Charlie Kirk's memorial service, while 58 House Democrats voted against a resolution honoring him.

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2 w. ago US government shutdown looms, as Senate rejects stopgap funding bill

US government shutdown looms, as Senate rejects stopgap funding bill  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Senate rejects dueling stopgap funding bills and leaves Washington ahead of shutdown deadline

Senate rejects dueling stopgap funding bills and leaves Washington ahead of shutdown deadline  Washington Times

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2 w. ago House plans Thursday vote on government funding bill to extend spending through November

Government funding drama intensifies as House Republicans can only lose two votes while Democrats demand concessions to avoid potential shutdown by September 30.

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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.

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