Will the Government Shut Down? Here’s What’s at Stake
Congress doesn’t have much time to figure out how to prevent a government shutdown. It has only got until 11:59 Friday, as a matter of fact. That means hundreds of thousands of federal workers might be furloughed or required to work without pay.
The federal government could shut down this week. Here's what that means for Illinois
The federal government will shut down if a funding bill is not passed by the end of Friday. Illinois has over 40,000 federal civilian employees who could be working with pay, working without pay, or furloughed with no income. A possible government shutdown is looming.
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 until the shutdown ends, after which they will receive back pay.
Explainer-Why would the US government shut down?
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON -Large swaths of the U.S. government would be forced to stop operating at midnight on March 14 if Congress does not pass detailed spending legislation that would keep agencies running.
Are We Headed for a Government Shutdown This Week? 3 Things to Watch
The federal government is hurtling toward another shutdown this week unless Congress can agree to a stopgap bill to fund it. Current funding runs out on Friday, and Congress has so far been unable to agree on one version.
With the threat of a government shutdown looming, here's a look at what it means
When Congress failed to pass a bill last December that would reauthorize federal funding through March, the possibility of a government shutdown became real. The Washington Post reported then that a deal tentatively struck by Democrats and Republicans to avoid a shutdown was on “shaky ground.
Congress races to prevent government shutdown
The clock is ticking as Congress races to avert a government shutdown this week. Michelle Obama will talk divorce, newfound freedom and friendship—but refuses to delve into politics—on a newly announced podcast with her brother,
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Government May Shut Down This Week: Will You Still Have to Pay Taxes?
Congress has until the end of this week to avert a government shutdown that could cause widespread pains for taxpayers.
Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to ...
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.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: Democrats ‘don’t want the government to shut down’
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett joined “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown” and refuted House Speaker ...
Government Shutdown Deadline: House Vote Expected Today—As Trump Targets GOP Holdout
The House is expected to vote on a new government spending bill Tuesday to avert a shutdown ahead of a Friday deadline at midnight—as President Donald Trump lobbies Republicans to pass the resolution ...
Republicans are working to avoid a government shutdown
Republicans argue they have no plans to touch Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare. “They just made it up. They didn’t read ...
Will Government Shutdown Delay Tax Return Payments? What to Know
A potential government shutdown could delay tax return processing and refunds, affecting taxpayers nationwide.
GOP-led Congress races to avert government shutdown ahead of Friday deadline
Speaker Mike Johnson is eyeing a Tuesday vote in the House for a stopgap funding bill, but the path to passage in both ...
US House tees up close vote on government funding in face of Democratic opposition
Republicans who control the U.S. Congress will try on Tuesday to advance legislation that would avert a weekend government ...