16 h. ago United States Air Travel Struggles As FAA Staffing Crisis and Government Shutdown Lead To Mammoth Delays and Cancellations, Leaving Travelers Frustrated and Facing Unpredictable Wait Times

United States Air Travel Struggles As FAA Staffing Crisis and Government Shutdown Lead To Mammoth Delays and Cancellations, Leaving Travelers Frustrated and Facing Unpredictable Wait Times  Travel And Tour World

Events

56 h. ago Shutdown to last into next week as Congress leaves Washington, D.C.

Shutdown to last into next week as Congress leaves Washington, D.C.  upi.com

Events

59 h. ago Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.

Politics

5 d. ago The ‘Schumer shutdown’ could be Trump's best chance to drain the swamp

Federal layoffs loom as Trump uses shutdown to push workforce reduction, while Karoline Leavitt defends administration's fiscal responsibility goals.

Politics

6 d. ago Trump flips his shutdown approach, leaving Congress to take the heat

The partial government shutdown stems from congressional disagreement over healthcare provisions, whereas the previous shutdown pitted the White House against lawmakers.

Politics

9 d. ago Leavitt: Shutdown Layoffs Are Necessary Because U.S. Is $37 Trillion in Debt

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday that layoffs are necessary amid the Democrat-forced government shutdown because of the United States' exorbitant debt and absence of money flowing into federal coffers.  The post Leavitt: Shutdown Layoffs Are Necessary Because U.S. Is $37 Trillion in Debt appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

9 d. ago White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt talks about the government shutdown

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the government shutdown.

Events

9 d. ago Karoline Leavitt says White House must cut spending due to shutdown

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration has to look at ways to "save money in a responsible way that respects the American taxpayer's money" during shutdown.

Events

1 week ago Shutdown fears leave voters in Georgia wondering who to blame

Voters in critical swing areas of Georgia are preparing to weather the consequences of a federal shutdown and question which party is responsible.

Events

1 week ago The agency staff Vought might recommend cutting and whether the cuts will be permanent

Thousands of federal employees could face layoffs, with experts saying the Department of Education and other agencies could likely see cuts during the funding lapse.

Politics

1 week ago White House says federal layoffs could hit 'thousands' ahead of Trump, Vought meeting

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that thousands of federal employees may face layoffs as the government shutdown continues.

Politics

1 week ago Karoline Leavitt warns Democrats face 'very real' consequences if shutdown standoff drags on

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warns Democrats that Trump administration threats to eliminate unnecessary government programs are real.

Events

1 week ago People across the country are starting to feel the effects of the government shutdown

With hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay, some government offices are closed and facilities at National Parks aren't available.

Politics

1 week ago Shutdown will leave thousands of U.S. employees on furlough, Dept. of Interior reports

Shutdown will leave thousands of U.S. employees on furlough, Dept. of Interior reports  WLOS

Events

1 week ago Washington Post warns Democrats may have walked into Trump 'trap' over government shutdown

The Washington Post editorial board argued that Congressional Progressive Caucus tactics mirrored failed GOP strategies, leaving Democrats vulnerable during the federal government shutdown.

Events

1 week ago Live updates: Thousands of federal workers face unpaid leave as US government shutdown hits key services

Live updates: Thousands of federal workers face unpaid leave as US government shutdown hits key services  BBC

Politics

1 week ago Live updates: Senate leaves for night, all but ensuring a government shutdown

Live updates: Senate leaves for night, all but ensuring a government shutdown  NBC4 Washington

Politics

1 week ago House Democrats' government funding proposal goes down in flames with shutdown deadline in hours

House Democrats' last-ditch effort to pass a government funding proposal fails as Republicans block the move, leaving less than 12 hours before the shutdown deadline.

Politics

2 w. ago A judge ruled their firings were illegal. The government got to do it anyway

A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal. But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it.

Events

2 w. 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