Government Shutdown

Sunday Government Shutdown Almost A Certainty As Congressional Leaders Look At ‘Overtime’

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says likely no vote on a bill to keep government open until the day funding runs out.
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'They're Going To Pay': Fetterman Blasts House Republicans For 'Petty Chaos'

The Democratic Pennsylvania senator slammed House Republicans as the country hurtles toward a federal shutdown.
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Conservative Pundit Mocks Kevin McCarthy With Scathing Name For Looming Shutdown

"I don't see how this ends well for Kevin McCarthy," Charlie Sykes said of the Republican House speaker.
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Democratic Rep Busts Republican’s Bold Shutdown Claim On The House Floor

"Make no mistake about it," Brendan Boyle said while ripping Mike Johnson's GOP spin.
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Congress Is Up Against The Clock To Keep The Government Open

The Senate began work on a temporary bill to keep agencies funded, but the mechanics of how Congress works may mean it started too late.
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Do Republicans Always 'Lose' Government Shutdowns? Don’t Be So Sure, Polls Warn.

GOP leaders have warned their colleagues that a shutdown is a political loser. But early numbers show the public may just blame everyone.
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Congress Is Moving Into Crisis Mode As Senate Unveils Bipartisan Bill To Avoid A Government Shutdown

There's no clear path ahead as lawmakers return with tensions high and options limited.
By Lisa Mascaro and Stephen Groves, AP

Eric Swalwell Brands McCarthy 'Spectator Speaker' As Government Shutdown Looms

“He may have the title, but Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz — they all share the job,” the California Democrat said.
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'Really?!?': Jen Psaki Shreds Kevin McCarthy's Shutdown Angst

"Well, do I have news for you, Speaker McCarthy..." said the Biden White House press secretary turned MSNBC anchor.
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With House Republicans In Turmoil, Colleagues Implore GOP Holdouts Not To Shut Down Government

Allies of Speaker Kevin McCarthy are working furiously to shore up support for the latest Republican plan to prevent a government shutdown.
By Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, AP