Government Shutdown

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) criticized Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) for being too cautious in negotiations with Senate Democratic leaders to prevent a government shutdown. Kennedy expressed concern over Thune's approach to avoid a shutdown at the end of September.

Congress faces internal GOP tensions and bipartisan challenges over passing a government funding bill, risking a shutdown before midterms. House and Senate Republicans struggle to align on legislative priorities amid partisan gridlock.

A House-passed stopgap budget to fund government operations through Dec. 4 is stalled in the Senate as Republicans delay a vote, creating uncertainty ahead of a potential shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune seeks bipartisan cooperation, while House Republicans consider leveraging a shutdown dispute as a political strategy for the midterms.

The U.S. House passed a stopgap spending bill to keep the government operational through December 4, avoiding a shutdown before the October 1 fiscal year start. The 220-205 vote was largely along party lines, with Republicans opposing Democratic requests for funding adjustments and reforms. The Senate is expected to revise the bill before finalizing it.

Andy Biggs, a Trump ally, won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. The US House of Representatives approved a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown until early December, with the resolution needing bipartisan support in the Senate.

Andy Biggs, a congressman endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. The US House of Representatives passed a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown until December 4, which now requires bipartisan support in the Senate.

The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown before the November midterm elections, passing it along party lines. The bill extends government funding to December 4 but faces Senate revisions, with Democrats criticizing its provisions on Border Patrol funding and lack of emergency program adjustments requested by the White House.

The US House of Representatives approved a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown until 4 December, with the vote passing 220-205. The bill aims to avoid a contentious issue before the November midterm elections and now moves to the Senate for bipartisan approval.

The US House of Representatives passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown until December 4, with Republicans seeking to avoid a volatile issue before the November midterm elections. The bill passed 220-205 and now heads to the Senate for bipartisan support.

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend federal funding until Dec. 4, avoiding a government shutdown until after the November midterms. The 220-205 vote largely split along party lines, with nearly all Republicans supporting the bill and most Democrats opposing it. House Republicans framed the measure as avoiding chaos before elections, while Democrats criticized it for potential funding flexibility issues.

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend federal funding until Dec. 4, avoiding a government shutdown until after the November midterms. The bill passed 220 to 205, with most Republicans supporting it and nearly all Democrats opposing it. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans aim to prevent a spending fight before the midterms, while Democrats criticized the measure for potential funding flexibility issues.

House GOP leaders are preparing to bring a stopgap funding bill to the floor next week, aiming to keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 4 and avert a potential government shutdown before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. The text of the short-term measure has been unveiled by Republicans.

Rising fears of a government shutdown in September emerged after President Trump warned GOP leaders that Senate Republicans must abolish the filibuster to avoid a spending showdown. Trump's unexpected demand threatened another shutdown if the filibuster remains unchanged.

Michigan lawmakers passed an $84 billion budget and 67 bills in a marathon session, missing the July 1 statutory deadline for the second consecutive year but finalizing the budget months ahead of 2025 to avoid a government shutdown.

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace in Q1 2026, up from a prior estimate of 1.6%, driven by business investment in artificial intelligence. This rebounded from 0.5% growth in Q4 2025, which was impacted by a 43-day government shutdown. Consumer spending declined sharply, but the job market remained resilient with 188,000 monthly job gains from March to May 2026.

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace in Q1 2026, up from a prior estimate of 1.6%, driven by surging business investment in AI and increased government spending post-shutdown. However, consumer spending declined due to higher gasoline prices linked to the Iran war, and residential investment fell 7.8%, marking a fifth consecutive quarterly drop.

The House Freedom Caucus outlined demands for a third reconciliation bill, including extending a federal abortion funding ban, immediate payment for new spending, and military modernization. The group emphasized fully funding any new spending, eliminating clean energy tax credits, and preventing a government shutdown ahead of midterms.

Sen. Rick Scott is circulating a plan to avoid a government shutdown later this year, aiming to discuss it during a meeting between President Trump and GOP senators. The plan seeks to prevent a shutdown, with Scott indicating Democrats are unlikely to assist.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer states his party will resist the Trump administration's defense spending request, aligning with Sen. Patty Murray in negotiations with Sen. Susan Collins over government funding. Collins claims her funding offers to Murray have been rejected, raising concerns about potential delays in funding bills and a possible government shutdown in October.

AP-NORC polling shows a significant decline in Donald Trump's support among independents during his second term, with approval dropping from about half to one-quarter among non-college-educated independents. The erosion of support, particularly after Trump's first 100 days and key events like a government shutdown and the Iran war, has closed the education-based approval gap among independents.

AP-NORC polling analysis shows declining support for President Donald Trump among independents, particularly those without a college degree, with approval dropping from about half in 2024 to one-quarter by spring 2026. The analysis highlights a narrowing education gap in opinions and negative shifts among Black and Hispanic independents, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of midterms.

AP-NORC polling shows declining support for President Donald Trump among independents, particularly those without a college degree, with approval dropping from about half in 2024 to one-quarter by spring 2026. The analysis links this shift to events during Trump's second term, including the government shutdown and the Iran war, erasing a prior education-based approval gap among independents.

Republicans passed a party-line bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies through 2029, but this action does not reduce the risk of a government shutdown for other agencies. Both parties acknowledge the likelihood of a funding lapse remains unchanged or increased, with concerns over bypassing normal appropriations processes and potential future conflicts over funding priorities.

The House has conducted 241 session days compared to the Senate's 284 in the 119th Congress, creating a 43-day gap. Republican leaders have delayed votes, reducing legislative activity as the House faces a tight schedule ahead of the midterms. A previous government shutdown contributed to the discrepancy, with House Republicans keeping the chamber out of session for nearly two months.

FTC Chairman Ferguson states the agency is investigating the fertilizer industry. Federal agencies, including the FTC, are preparing for potential government shutdowns with temporary furlough plans, avoiding mass layoffs despite White House contingency directives.

President Donald Trump signed a bill to end the partial government shutdown, which had lasted for 35 days. The legislation resolved a funding dispute over border security and provided a three-week reprieve before another potential shutdown.

President Trump signed a bill to end the 76-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which passed the House on Thursday and the Senate last month. The funding measure resolves the longest government shutdown in U.S. history at DHS.

President Trump signed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day government shutdown. Louisiana postponed its House primaries following a Supreme Court ruling.

The 76-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown has ended, resolving airport disruptions, but funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) remains blocked. The shutdown caused significant operational chaos at airports, though ICE's financial support is still unresolved.

The House passed a Senate bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted the achievement despite the GOP's slim majority in the House.

The US House passed a bill to end a government shutdown related to immigration operations. The legislation, already approved by the Senate, is now awaiting President Donald Trump's expected swift signature.

The House of Representatives passed a Senate bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the vote on Thursday.

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a Senate bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day government shutdown. The legislation now awaits the president's signature to finalize the reopening.

The United States House of Representatives is set to vote to end a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown, with the funding bill now awaiting President Donald Trump's approval. This action marks the conclusion of a record government shutdown linked to funding disputes.

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday described dire conditions within the Coast Guard during the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. The shutdown has led to a crisis, as highlighted in an interview with CBS News' Nicole Sganga.

The U.S. Coast Guard is operating in a crisis after 75 days of a partial government shutdown, which has depleted emergency funds to pay active-duty personnel and cover bills. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday described the situation as 'incredibly frustrating.'

The Coast Guard faces a funding crisis, with personnel paychecks set to halt starting May 15 due to a government shutdown. This financial strain is disrupting overseas missions and operations.

Senator John Kennedy criticizes Senate Democrats for a 70-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), claiming their opposition stems from fear of their progressive base rather than genuine reform. He accuses Democrats of prioritizing ideological goals over national security and federal workers' livelihoods, while highlighting Republican efforts to fund ICE operations and border security.

Rep. Jim Jordan blamed Democrats for Congress's 10 percent approval rating in a new Gallup poll, citing a record-long government shutdown caused by partisan stalemate. He made the remarks during an interview on Fox Business Network's 'Varney & Co.'

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicts Democrats will block funding legislation to trigger a government shutdown before the midterms, aiming to create political chaos. His statement on the Senate floor highlights partisan tensions over government operations ahead of the 2022 elections.