Government shutdown becomes longest in US history
The US government shutdown has entered its 36th day, making it the longest period of time the American government has been closed. The shutdown, which...
Trump administration warns shutdown could force US airspace closures
Transport secretary says 35-day shutdown is causing severe air traffic controller shortages and warns of ‘mass chaos’ The US may close portions of its airspace...
Shutdown stretches into 28th day as Senate again fails to pass spending legislation
As funding for food aid program is about to be exhausted, Congress fails for 13th time to advance Republican bill The US government shutdown stretched into its...
Government shutdown live updates as Senate fails to advance GOP bill to pay essential federal workers
What to know on Day 23 of the government shutdown: The Senate failed to advance a GOP-backed measure that would pay federal employees, military members...
Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight
What to know on Day 19 of the government shutdown: The government shutdown hit Day 19 on Sunday, Oct. 19, with no end in sight, after senators failed for...
Senate Republicans face states’ healthcare concerns in high-stakes shutdown standoff
A handful of U.S. Senate Republicans are wrestling with the impending expiration of health insurance subsidies that are the primary sticking point in the government...
White House threatens mass layoffs amid deepening US government shutdown
US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for looming federal layoffs as shutdown enters fifth day. The White House has warned that mass layoffs of federal...
Government shutdown live updates as leaders make little progress at White House meeting
What to know about a possible government shutdown: Republicans and Democrats in Washington remain at odds over how to fund the government and avoid a shutdown by...
Democrats plot strategy in shutdown fight against Trump: ‘Not a lot of good options’
Democrats have been powerless as they’ve watched President Donald Trump systematically move to dismantle federal agencies and push the bounds of his office with little concern about...