This year, as in many recent years, Congress passed a short-term extension into December. But there are exceptions. Government ... US consulates and passport offices will operate as long as ...

Amid the US shutdown crisis ... Republicans scrambled to pass a stopgap measure before the government shut down, it was clear that Trump's demands were causing deep divides within the GOP.

On Monday the Chinese social media company filed an exigent request with the US Supreme Court ... it would take effect the day before Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Even after taking office ...

A day before a potential US government shut down, dozens of Republicans have rejected a a spending bill supported by Donald Trump. Republicans will attempt to pass an alternate plan today ...