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Vance lays out where government shutdown negotiations stand
With the federal government officially shut down, the Trump administration is prepared to “take extraordinary steps” to maintain essential functions as congressional negotiations continue,...
Govt shutdown triggered after Senate Dems withhold crucial votes on funding patch
U.S. Senators failed to pass a federal funding stopgap Tuesday evening after Democrats withheld the votes necessary for Republicans’ Continuing Resolution to pass.
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WATCH: No deal in talks to avoid shutdown as parties blame each other
The top four congressional leaders made little headway on a government funding compromise in a Monday meeting with President Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood...
Government shutdown deadline days away, but Dems don’t budge on demands
Less than 48 hours until the federal government runs out of money, Democratic congressional leaders show no signs of folding on their budget demands.
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What happens if the government shuts down?
Unless Republicans and Democrats break their negotiations stalemate, the federal government will partially shut down on Oct. 1, furloughing hundreds of thousands of federal...