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September 30

HUD accuses the 'Radical Left' of driving government shutdown, vows to ‘support our most vulnerable’

HUD blamed Democrats as the government shut down Tuesday, warning of harm to Americans while Trump backed a clean funding bill blocked in the Senate.

September 30

Dems 'sacrificed the American people,' Thune says as government barrels toward midnight shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking the GOP's short-term funding extension as Congress hurtles toward a government shutdown.

September 30

White House declares imminent government shutdown after Senate fails to pass funding bill

The federal government will officially enter a shutdown at midnight after Congress failed to reach an agreement on spending.

September 30

Dems in hot seat after DHS warns their frontline workers will go without pay if shutdown hits

Nearly 200,000 Department of Homeland Security frontline officers and employees will likely work without pay during the government shutdown while maintaining critical functions.

September 30

Shutdown fight casts a shadow over jobs as Trump prepares for largest federal resignation in US history

Government shutdown threatens to worsen labor market conditions as unemployment rises to 4.3% and federal agencies prepare for potential mass layoffs.

September 30

Majority of American voters warn Dems shouldn't back government shutdown over this key issue: poll

Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over government shutdown as poll shows voters would blame both parties, with President Donald Trump's approval rating underwater at 43%.

September 30

Border Patrol union warns: 'Life and death' mission at risk in shutdown fight

Senate Democrats are demanding healthcare concessions in a government funding deal as Republicans push a short-term bill to avert a shutdown before a Wednesday deadline.

September 30

User's manual to a likely government shutdown tonight

A government shutdown will begin Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. ET as the Senate prepares a test vote on a House spending bill that requires 60 votes and Democratic support.

September 29

Reporter's Notebook: Democrats' shutdown gamble reveals party divisions, Schumer's weak spot with the left

Democratic Party struggles with government shutdown strategy while progressives criticize Chuck Schumer's leadership and consider Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as alternative.

September 29

Reporter's Notebook: Trump holds bipartisan meeting with congressional leaders as Wednesday shutdown looms

President Trump meets with congressional leaders today as government shutdown looms at midnight Wednesday, with little optimism for avoiding closure.