Washington braces for government shutdown

Government shutdown averted as Democrats help Senate approve GOP spending bill
Democrats were stuck between two choices they despised: Vote for a funding bill that reflects Republican spending priorities and will give Trump and his allies more leeway to dismantle the federal government, or shut the government down by denying their vote and risk facing political backlash and blame.
Washington has averted a government shutdown
Washington averted a government shutdown after an up-and-down week saw House Republicans offering a united front and resistant Democrats cornered. The key moment on Friday was an early evening procedural vote in the US Senate that ended debate on a continuing resolution (CR).
Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue
Meanwhile, Republicans — who have forced Washington to the brink of shutdowns several times recently in pursuit of budget cuts — are in charge of Congress and the White House
Washington braces for steeper layoffs as agencies submit new DOGE cuts
Federal agencies submitted their plans on Thursday to the Office of Personnel Management for widespread federal worker layoffs, which will soon provide the clearest picture yet of President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the U.
Government shutdown deadline nears as Senate Democrats fail to limit DOGE cuts
A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal operations.
Uscbraces for a government shutdown as DOGE cuts continue
Washington's funding is scheduled to expire Saturday at midnight, and no one knows what will happen next. However, top U.S. Senate democrat chuck schumer said they are set to clear way for a stopgap bill and avert a shutdown.
Trump signs continuing resolution, averting shutdown, White House says
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ...
Government shutdown looms: A look at how and where federal workers would be most affected
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Potential government shutdown approaches as March 14 deadline looms. Here's what to know.
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
The Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader ...
Government Shutdown 2025? Here's What We Know So Far
During a government shutdown, all government workers deemed nonessential are furloughed until a deal is reached to reopen the government. Essential workers are expected to keep working without pay ...
Trump signs funding bill to avert a government shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed into law a six-month funding bill, averting a government shutdown. In a post on X, White House Spokesperson Harrison Fields said Trump signed the ...
Federal spending bill passes, prevents U.S. government shutdown
Democrats were confronted with two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast ...
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Government Shutdown Possible Tomorrow: How Your Taxes Might Suffer
The House passed a measure to keep the government funded, but the shutdown threat is still present because the bill may lack ...