Government Shutdown

Congress’ Summer Break Leaves It Little Time To Avoid A Government Shutdown

Lawmakers are enjoying an extended respite from Washington without an obvious map for keeping the government open after Sept. 30.
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Democrats Fear GOP Plans For Deeper Spending Cuts Could Lead To Government Shutdown

“It is a prelude to a shutdown — what they are engineering,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) following an announcement from GOP leadership.
By Kevin Freking, AP

House Republicans Take First Steps Toward A Possible Government Shutdown In October

They may have avoided a default on the national debt, but keeping the government open past Sept. 30 is looking tougher.
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Senate Sends Biden Bill To Avert Federal Government Shutdown

The measure is designed to give bipartisan bargainers more time to reach an overdue deal financing federal agencies until fall.
By Alan Fram, AP

Republicans Back Off Threat To Shut Government Over Vaccine Mandate

The Senate successfully averted a government shutdown on Thursday after a group of Senate conservatives agreed to a symbolic vote on vaccine mandates.
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Congress Avoids Government Shutdown By Passing Spending Bill

The debt ceiling crisis remains unresolved, however.
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Senate Poised To Avert Partial Shutdown, Fund Government Until December

Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another.
By KEVIN FREKING, AP

Debt Limit Debacle

Senate Republicans successfully filibustered a House-passed bill that would’ve avoided a government shutdown.
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Republicans Filibuster Bill Averting Government Shutdown, Debt Default

Congress has only a few days to act before the federal government shuts down and begins furloughing workers in the middle of a pandemic.
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Trump’s Legacy Through The Eyes Of Those His Presidency Hurt

From inciting violence to separating families, the repercussions of the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric will be felt for a long time.
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