Politics Sep 29 A last-ditch plan to keep the government open collapses, making a shutdown almost a certainty House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open has collapsed. Friday's vote a day before the deadline makes a government shutdown almost certain.
Politics Sep 29 WATCH: House lawmakers hold floor debate as government shutdown looms With little time left to prevent a government shutdown, the House is in a familiar position: effectively paralyzed as conservatives feud with Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Politics Sep 29 WATCH: Speaker McCarthy holds news briefing as government shutdown looms The Republican speaker all but dared his hold-out colleagues to oppose it a day before Saturday's almost certain shutdown. The bill would keep operations open through Oct. 31.
Politics Sep 28 WATCH: Senate convenes as House Republicans debate budget and shutdown deadline near A government shutdown appeared all but inevitable as McCarthy dug in Thursday, vowing he will not take up Senate legislation designed to keep the federal government fully running despite House Republicans' struggle to unite around an alternative.
Politics Sep 28 WATCH: House works on budget impasse as weekend shutdown deadline nears Congress is at a crossroads days before a disruptive federal shutdown. It would halt paychecks for millions of federal workers, including 2 million active-duty military troops and reservists, and close many federal offices.
Politics Sep 27 WATCH: Senate convenes as House Republicans continue budget battle and shutdown deadline nears The federal government would begin to shut down if funding is not secured by Sunday, Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year.
Politics Sep 26 WATCH: Congress enters crisis mode as Senate unveils bipartisan bill to avoid a government shutdown The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it's unclear if McCarthy has the support needed.
Politics Sep 26 Congress races against time to avert government shutdown McCarthy arrived at the Capitol early Monday after a tumultuous week in which a handful of hard-right Republicans torpedoed his latest plans to advance a usually popular defense funding bill.
Politics Sep 23 The government is headed for a shutdown. Who’s affected and what happens next? The federal government is heading toward a shutdown as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. Here's a look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.
Politics Sep 22 White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday the House would return next week to start voting on the latest plan. He has just five days until the Sept. 30 deadline.