Government Shutdown - Page 148

January 5, 2019

Federal agencies directed to hold off on shutdown raises

January 5, 2019

Shutdown enters 3rd week as sides talk without resolving border security impasse

As the partial government shutdown moves into its third week with no end in sight, a working group called for by President Trump met at the White House Saturday as an effort to bridge the dispute over funding for a wall on the southern border.

January 5, 2019

Pelosi, Nielsen clashed during border-security meeting: 'I reject your facts,' House speaker said, according to report

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen got into a tense confrontation this week, with the California Democrat interrupting Nielsen’s presentation on border security and illegal immigration, telling her “I reject your facts.”

January 5, 2019

Shutdown delays investigation of man's death at Yosemite National Park: report

A man died after falling into a river at California's Yosemite National Park on Christmas Day and the investigation into his death has been delayed by the partial government shutdown, according to reports.

January 5, 2019

Homeland Security blasts CNN, says TSA 'sick out' report 'grossly misrepresented' situation at airports

A Department of Homeland Security spokesman lashed out at CNN on Friday, labeling as "fake news" the network's report that hundreds of Transportation Security Administration screeners at the nation’s airports have been staging a "sick out" this week amid the partial government shutdown.

January 4, 2019

Trump warns shutdown could last 'years,' says he may declare 'national emergency' to build border wall

President Trump stood firm Friday on his demands for a border wall after the second White House meeting with congressional leaders this week broke up with no apparent deal, warning Democrats the partial government shutdown could last "years" and saying he could even declare a "national emergency" to bypass Congress if necessary. 

January 4, 2019

House Dems move to eliminate Electoral College, limit presidential pardon power and more in first days back

With their party in control, several House Democrats forged ahead this week with legislation aimed at changing future presidential elections or curtailing the commander in chief’s power.

January 4, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez tells reporter ‘gotta run’ when asked about shutdown paycheck

New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is still mum on whether she will follow her own advice to lawmakers to "have some integrity" and give up their salary during the government shutdown.

January 3, 2019

Cory Gardner is first GOP senator to call for spending deal without wall money

Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., said Thursday that the Senate should approve legislation to end the partial government shutdown, even if that legislation doesn't include funding for President Trump's border wall.

January 3, 2019

David Webb: Washington is open for business … or is it?

It's 2019 and Washington, D.C. is open for business … or is it?