September 29, 2023 4 key things you need to know about government shutdowns Most Americans aren't sure how the government shutdown will affect their lives. Here are some important points about how they work and how Washington makes them worse.
September 29, 2023 Ukraine funding rises as major political lightning rod in government shutdown fight Disagreement in Congress over Ukraine aid could be a major factor in a likely government shutdown.
September 29, 2023 Union boss unloads on politicians for 'taking care of everybody else' as 9/11 rescuers left in limbo Sept. 11 first responders are concerned that the potential government shutdown could disrupt their health care as 9/11-related illnesses continue claiming lives.
September 29, 2023 Shutdown showdown has media painting Republicans as an uncaring pack of lowlifes "News" is more accurately described as a political advertisement. Take the latest impending government shutdown.
September 28, 2023 McCarthy open to working with Senate Democrats on stopgap funding bill, sources say Speaker Kevin McCarthy told GOP lawmakers at a closed-door meeting that he'd be open to working with Senate Democrats on a continuing resolution, provided it included border security elements.
September 28, 2023 House lawmakers move to protect military pay from looming government shutdown Members of Congress are moving to ensure troops are paid if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.
September 27, 2023 GOP infighting over Ukraine aid threatens to derail defense spending bill a fourth time Disagreements over Ukraine funding in the defense spending bill could mean it fails for a fourth time.
September 27, 2023 White House says House GOP proposed CR would eliminate border agents, trigger 'windfall for drug cartels' EXCLUSIVE: The White House says the continuing resolution proposed by House Republicans to continue funding the government would eliminate 800 border agents and officials and trigger “a windfall for drug cartels," while urging lawmakers to pass a bipartisan budget deal that invests in national security.
September 26, 2023 House finally passes key spending hurdle after week of GOP infighting The House finally advanced several spending bills on Tuesday night after a week of chaos among the GOP majority.
September 26, 2023 McCarthy floats meeting with Biden on government shutdown, border House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday floated the idea of meeting with President Biden on border security and a possible government shutdown.
