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The term “shutdown” is also something of a misnomer. Lapses in funding are a bad way to do business, and they can delay ...

The bill the House voted down on Wednesday ties the continued funding of the federal government to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), a piece of legislation that would make it ...

Here’s what to know about the chances of a government shutdown and Congress’ attempt to avert it: A partial government shutdown could happen if Congress doesn’t pass funding or a stopgap ...

inching the government one step closer to a shutdown just six weeks before Election Day—though lawmakers predict Congress will reach an agreement to avoid any electoral consequences. House ...

House Republicans just stomped on that plan. It’s become clear that the package, which would punt a government shutdown deadline into March and require proof of citizenship to register to vote ...

Monday marks the House and the Senate's first day back on Capitol Hill after a month-long summer break, and the clock is ...

The threat of a risky government shutdown is looming over the U.S. at a very sensitive political time for the country.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Congress has until Sept. 30 to pass a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brought up a vote to pair a continuing ...

With less than two weeks until a partial government shutdown, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill today that combines a must-pass spending bill with tighter voting rules ...

seemingly encouraging House Republicans to let a partial government shutdown begin at the end of the month unless they get ...

Congress is on the brink of a government shutdown. Again. Monday marks the House and the Senate's first day back on Capitol Hill after a month-long summer break, and the clock is ticking with ...