2 w. ago Johnson warns US 'barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns' in history

House Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democratic obstruction for the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 13th day since Oct. 1.

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2 w. ago WATCH: Speaker Johnson has emotional exchange with a military mom about shutdown

A military mom confronted House Speaker Johnson on C-SPAN over the lack of a standalone bill to pay troops if the government shutdown extends beyond Oct. 15.

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3 w. ago Smithsonians will stay open through Oct. 11 during the shutdown

Smithsonians will stay open through Oct. 11 during the shutdown  NBC4 Washington

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3 w. ago 5 things to know for Oct. 1: Government shutdown, US military, ICE agents, Hurricanes, Philippines earthquake

5 things to know for Oct. 1: Government shutdown, US military, ICE agents, Hurricanes, Philippines earthquake  CNN

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3 w. ago The Smithsonian will stay open through at least Monday, despite the shutdown

The Smithsonian will stay open through at least Monday, despite the shutdown  NPR

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3 w. ago Trump, top Democrats fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown

Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday afternoon without a deal to avert a government shutdown that could go into effect in a little more than a day. After the meeting, congressional leaders placed blame on the opposing party for a potential government shutdown, which would begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, if there is a lapse in federal government funding. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that "large differences" remain -- particularly on health care. Vice President JD Vance joined Republicans after the meeting and said a shutdown could be ahead. "I think we’re headed to into a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing," Vance said. The high-stakes meeting with Trump was a last-ditch effort for both sides to come together to negotiate. Without a deal, there appears to be a greater likelihood of a government shutdown starting early Wednesday morning. Hours before the...

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4 w. ago Top Congressional leaders head to White House ahead of shutdown deadline

After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown.

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4 w. ago Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline

After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown.

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