Oct 02 WATCH: Johnson says Democratic bill 'wild list of partisan priorities' as shutdown stretches into 2nd day By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Johnson was speaking at the Capitol and urged Senate Democrats to reverse course and support a Republican bill to reopen government mostly at current spending levels. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 7:09 Congressional leaders and White House refuse to compromise on first day of shutdown By Lisa Desjardins, Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Solveig Rennan Attempts to end the government shutdown that began overnight have been unsuccessful. Democrats are refusing to vote without ensuring health care subsidies and Republicans say they won't negotiate until funding is secure. Federal workers are either on the job without… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 8:24 Jeffries says GOP uninterested in negotiating because 'they apparently wanted' a shutdown By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold To discuss the government shutdown and the potential for negotiations to end it, Geoff Bennett spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 8:35 GOP Rep. Haridopolos says Democrats' demands are a 'ransom note' By Amna Nawaz For the Republican view on the federal government shutdown, Amna Nawaz sat down with Rep. Mike Haridopolos of Florida. Continue watching
Oct 01 Gold prices hit record highs amid U.S. government shutdown By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Gold sales can rise sharply when anxious investors seek "safe havens" for parking their money. Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: Vance addresses shutdown outlook, plays down Trump meme video of Jeffries By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance says he doesn’t think "it’s going to be that long" of a government shutdown. Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: House Democrats speak out after government shuts down over funding impasse By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are shrugging off the risks and embracing a government shutdown they say is needed to push back against President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress. Continue reading
Oct 01 What happens now that a government shutdown is underway By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A lot of government continues during a federal shutdown. Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: Senate adjourns with no resolution on shutdown By Associated Press Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline. Continue reading
Oct 01 Senate vote to end shutdown fails as Democrats hold firm on health care demands By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats picked this fight as they demand funding to save health care subsidies that are expiring and sending insurance costs soaring and Republicans have refused to negotiate. Continue reading