Jan 04 The many ways the shutdown is stopping vital services and research As the shutdown enters a possible third week, it is furthering straining thousands of furloughed federal workers who have gone without pay. Continue reading
Jan 03 Your questions about the shutdown, answered By Maea Lenei Buhre With no clear end in sight, here’s a look at how the government shutdown is affecting federal workers, agencies and the public. Continue reading
Jan 03 Democrats take control of the House today. Here's what to expect By Joshua Barajas Shutdown aside, there are several other items on Democrats’ agenda. Here's what to expect as the new Congress convenes today. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 6:45 Why this government shutdown represents a 'historic first' It's day 12 of the partial government shutdown. President Trump met with congressional leaders Wednesday afternoon, the day before Democrats take control of the House, to reiterate that affected government agencies would remain closed as long as it takes to… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 5:01 White House: Trump made 'good faith offer' to Democrats on border wall The White House director of strategic communications says President Trump proposed a plan to Democrats to fund a southern border wall and resolve the partial government shutdown, but they "refused to negotiate." A Wednesday meeting hasn't yet led to a… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 5:29 Hoyer: Democrats support border security, not taking the government 'hostage' House Democrats are “prepared to negotiate” with President Trump on border security, said incoming majority leader Rep. Steny Hoyer, but they don’t want the government, or the country, to be “penalized” in the meantime. Hoyer talks to Judy Woodruff about… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 5:06 Federal workers' union calls government shutdown 'unconscionable' The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is suing the Trump administration, arguing that it's illegal to force 400,000 federal employees to work without pay. According to J. David Cox, the president of the union, the Fair Labor Standards Act… Continue watching
Jan 02 5 reasons why this shutdown is worse for federal workers By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman Politicians have argued that the current government shutdown is less disruptive than past shutdowns because just nine of 15 cabinet agencies -- and approximately 15 percent of federal civilian workers -- have been affected. But this still leaves some… Continue reading
Jan 01 White House invites Hill leaders to briefing on border security By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As a partial government shutdown extends into its 11th day, the White House has invited congressional leaders to attend a West Wing briefing Wednesday on border security. Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 4:16 Border wall dispute sets latest government shutdown apart The partial government shutdown is nearing 2019, when President Trump may have to adjust to a more openly defiant House of Representatives as Democrats take the majority. New York Times national political correspondent Michael Tackett joins Alison Stewart to discuss… Continue watching