“Trump is literally boycotting meeting with Democrats to find a solution,” Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., wrote on the social ...

House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries responded to President Trump's threat that if Congress can't agree on a funding deal and the government "shuts down," he will take advantage of the situation to ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Sunday that Democrats have taken “the federal government as a hostage” amid tension over a looming government shutdown. “Thirteen different ...

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With limited time left to prevent a possible government shutdown, President Donald Trump is expected to meet with top ...

In a shocking twist, the upcoming potential government shutdown is being overshadowed by the extravagant antics of Senate Democrats planning a luxurious retreat in Napa Valley. Set for October 13–14, ...

Schumer said reaching a deal “depends on the Republicans.” ...

A government shutdown starting on Wednesday is looking probable as Democrats in Congress push Republicans on funding, health care, and President Trump’s reshaping of the federal government. Unless ...

Republicans have been trying to advance a temporary funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, or C.R., that keeps federal spending levels flat. Such measures have become routine on Capitol Hill ...

Under the Trump administration’s plans for a government shutdown, the Labor Department would cut off most activities — then fire thousands of employees. National parks would close, and their ...

Congress could fail to pass a funding bill, leaving millions of federal workers, services, and programs at risk.