What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington
A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing the possibility of a federal ...
How Trump and Musk set off the shutdown crisis — but got little in return
The past week provides a preview of what spending battles could be like in a closely divided Congress and with warring GOP ...
Greater Washington's leading economist outlines the impact of a shutdown
If the shutdown lasts through the weekend, the impact will not be noticeable, except to those who may have a contracted job ...
Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, are listen during a U ...
US averts shutdown as Trump sets the stage for his presidency
President-elect Donald Trump is setting the stage for his presidency after Congress narrowly avoided a federal government shutdown this week. Follow for live updates.
President Musk? The DOGE leader's government-shutdown push shows how he'll wield power in Washington
After a government funding bill went down in flames, lawmakers in both parties agreed: Elon Musk played a huge role in it.
Wake up with the Washington Examiner: How the continuing resolution died and set up an unexpected shutdown fight
Here's how a continuing resolution that would keep the government running until mid-March 2025 fell apart and put a shutdown ...
Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
The Senate passed the measure and sent it to President Biden’s desk, shortly after the midnight deadline for funding to lapse ...
Federal workers fed up with paycheck uncertainty surrounding shutdown fights
During a shutdown, most government workers are furloughed, though many are required to report to work if their job is ...