Democrats are digging in against a short-term funding measure from Republicans and betting that the party in control of Washington will bear the brunt of the blame for a possible government shutdown.

With the U.S. government eight days from its 15th partial shutdown since 1981, Washington is in familiar territory with an important difference: President Donald Trump's administration has not widely shared its plans for what functions will cease and what will continue if Congress fails to act.

Michigan lawmakers race to reach a budget agreement before the October 1 deadline to avoid a government shutdown.

House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes.

As lawmakers dig in, federal employees face mounting uncertainty over pay, operations and the ripple effects of another prolonged funding lapse.

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont officials are preparing for a potential federal government shutdown.

Lawmakers have less than two weeks to pass a compromise state budget bill, which would need to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, that will prevent a government shutdown.

Dana presses Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on whether he will allow Democrats to shut the government down when funding runs out on the end of the month. Plus, he responds to Trump ramping up pressure on the DOJ to go after his political enemies.