Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Work underway to restart after historic disruption
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over, at least on paper. For many Americans, the fallout from the shutdown lingers as restoring government operations won’t happen overnight.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Senate advances plan to end standoff
The Senate took its first step toward ending the government shutdown Sunday after moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, frustrating colleagues who argue Americans want them to keep up the fight.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Wednesday House vote could end longest stalemate in history
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on reopening the federal government, potentially ending the nation’s longest shutdown on its 43rd day. Frustration lingers on both sides as Democrats fell short in their push for health insurance measures, while Republicans faced blame, with polls and recent state and local elections showing voter dissatisfaction.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Trump signs bill, ending record 43 day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a funding bill Wednesday night, ending the nation’s longest government shutdown at 43 days.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Republicans draft new legislation without health care fix
Senate Republicans are drafting a new bipartisan spending package aimed at ending the government shutdown, challenging Democrats to support it.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 36 sets record for longest shutdown in history
The nation has officially entered the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill Tuesday night, and the ripple effects continue to strain families, communities, and critical services.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 35 begins as stalemate ties record for longest in US history
The federal government shutdown reached day 35 on Tuesday, tying the longest in U.S. history as lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 34 with no deal as standoff nears historic record
The government shutdown is on track to become the longest in U.S. history this week, as the stalemate between Democrats and Republicans stretches into a new month.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 7 begins with no deal in sight
The federal government shutdown entered its seventh day Tuesday, with no signs of progress on Capitol Hill.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: New fears over furloughed backpay
We’re now one week into the government shutdown, and federal workers could be the ones paying the price.
Government Shutdown 2025: DC communities stepping up
The effects of the federal shutdown continue to ripple across the region. From museums and marriage licenses to local governments scrambling to support furloughed workers, the impact is being felt in every corner of the DMV.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Trump to meet with Congressional Dem leaders amid shutdown fight
President Donald Trump plans to accept an invitation from top Congressional Democrats to meet and discuss a solution for avoiding a government shutdown, according to POLITICO.
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Schumer calls on Biden to cancel student loan debt with executive order
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
Democrats: Trump should demand Senate gun bill vote
If President Donald Trump is serious about strengthening gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, he should demand that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell put a House-passed bill strengthening background checks up for a vote, congressional Democrats said Monday.
Senate fails to pass 2 bills to end shutdown
A splintered Senate swatted down competing Democratic and Republican plans for ending the 34-day partial government shutdown on Thursday, leaving President Donald Trump and Congress with no obvious formula for halting the longest-ever closure of federal agencies and the damage it is inflicting around the country.
Trump links drugs, crime to lack of border wall
President Donald Trump urged congressional Democrats to fund his long-promised border wall in a somber televised address that was heavy with dark immigration rhetoric but offered little in the way of concessions or new ideas to break the standoff that has left large swaths of the government shuttered for 19 days.
