Government Shutdown

Chuck Schumer March 23

Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he would not resign and defended his vote in favor of the spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.

Chuck Schumer March 17

Schumer book events called off over 'security concerns' week of release

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has a book coming out this week, but promotional events are being rescheduled because of "security concerns."

VIDEO March 15

Democrats criticize Schumer’s GOP spending bill vote

'Fox News Live' panelists Richard Fowler and Hogan Gidley discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to vote for a GOP spending bill, and the backlash to his decision.

Politics March 15

House Democrats to hold 'Day of Action' to push back against GOP-backed spending bill

House Democrats will hold a "Day of Action" across the country on Tuesday to push back against the GOP-backed spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

Politics March 14

Shutdown averted after Schumer caves and backs Trump spending bill

The Senate approved the House-passed stopgap bill on Friday despite significant Democratic division.

Politics March 14

Spending bill to avert shutdown successfully beats filibuster with hours until deadline

The Senate voted on a key procedural motion regarding the House-passed stopgap spending bill on Friday. If a measure is not passed by midnight, the government will enter a shutdown.

House Of Representatives March 14

Top House Democrat leaves Schumer in the cold amid left's disarray on shutdown drama

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., held a press conference ahead of a consequential Senate vote on averting a government shutdown.

VIDEO March 14

Democrats voice outrage after Sen. Schumer backs GOP spending bill

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., joins 'America Reports’ to discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support the GOP spending package despite outrage from within his party.

Democratic Party March 14

Nancy Pelosi urges senators to oppose key spending bill, risking shutdown

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending bill being considered on the Senate floor on Friday.

Politics March 14

Senate to take up Trump spending bill as clock ticks down to government shutdown

A vote to end debate on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown will take place on Friday afternoon ahead of the late-night deadline.

Congress March 14

The Hitchhiker's Guide to avoiding a government shutdown tonight

Senate Democrats are torn on what they should do to avoid a gornment shutdown as the deadline for the funding bill approaches.

VIDEO March 14

Democrats blast Sen. Chuck Schumer for backing GOP spending bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support the GOP’s spending bill and backlash from his own party.

Government Shutdown March 14

Dems cry foul after Schumer's announcement on impending vote to avert government shutdown

Democrats cry foul after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announces he “will vote to keep the government open and not shut it down."?

VIDEO March 13

'Worst of all worlds': How Congress can avoid a government shutdown

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and former Sen. John Breaux, D-La., weigh in on the odds of a government shutdown and discuss former Independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman's legacy on 'Special Report.'

Government Shutdown March 13

Chuck Schumer will vote to keep government open: 'For Donald Trump, a shutdown would be a gift'

Senate Minority Leader Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that he will vote to keep the government open and warned that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans.

Congress March 13

White House video rips Senate Dems with their own words for 'hypocrisy' over looming shutdown

WATCH: The White House published a highlight reel of Senate Democrats railing against potential government shutdowns as an attack on democracy ahead of their own 2025 shutdown showdown.

Government Shutdown March 13

The Hitchhiker's Guide to where we stand with a potential government shutdown

Democrats are torn on how to vote for Trump's budget bill amid a looming government shutdown if an agreement is not made.

Politics March 13

Dem heard screaming at colleagues despite Schumer’s unity claim as shutdown looms

Democrats in the Senate have different views on how they will vote on a Trump-backed bill to avert a government shutdown.

Donald Trump March 13

SCOOP: Trump crafts plan to cut spending without Congress after shutdown is averted

President Donald Trump and his allies are already crafting a plan to make good on their promise to cut federal spending this year and plan to fast-track it.

Senate Democrats March 13

Senate Democrats say they'll oppose GOP funding bill as government shutdown deadline looms

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and other Senate Democrats said they will oppose the six-month GOP government spending bill and want a one-month CR instead.

Politics March 13

Senate Republicans coin 'Schumer shutdown' ahead of critical vote on Trump spending bill

Democrats and Republicans in the Senate are laying the groundwork for a government shutdown standoff as the clock ticks down.

Politics March 12

First on Fox: House Republican campaign arm targets vulnerable Democrats who 'voted to shut down' government

The House GOP's campaign committee is taking aim at congressional Democrats for voting against a measure to fund the federal government through Sept. 30.

House Of Representatives March 11

Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown passes House despite mutiny threats

The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed government funding bill on Tuesday.

VIDEO March 11

Only one House Democrat voted yes on bill to avert a government shutdown

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the House votes and next steps for the continuing resolution bill on 'Special Report.'

VIDEO March 11

Which GOP House members to watch on spending bill vote

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the House voting on a continuing resolution bill to avoid a government shutdown on 'The Will Cain Show.'

VIDEO March 11

Dems want to 'have it both ways' by blaming GOP for shutdown, House Majority leader argues

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., shares his sense of how the House will vote on a bill to avoid a government shutdown on 'The Story.' 

House Of Representatives March 11

Vance pitches GOP rebels on DOGE, border in 11th-hour plea for unity against shutdown

House Republicans are preparing to vote on a bill to avert a possible government shutdown.

Politics March 11

Trump pledges to 'lead the charge' against Rep. Massie, likens him to Liz Cheney

President Donald Trump said Rep. Thomas Massie "SHOULD BE PRIMARIED" and pledged to "lead the charge against him" in a post on Truth Social.

VIDEO March 11

GOP going to get Trump budget plan done, Rep. McClain says

Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss an upcoming House vote over the budget bill and the Democrats' response to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk cutting government waste. 

Politics March 11

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the House voting to avoid a government shutdown today

As a government shutdown looms over Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to rally Republicans to vote in line with President Donald Trump's budget plan.