Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Entering the second week of the government shutdown
The shutdown continues until a political dam breaks, and the house of representatives is not even meeting. Republicans believe democrats will finally cave, accept the GOP position, and vote with them to reopen the government.
The shutdown continues until a political dam breaks, and the house of representatives is not even meeting. Republicans believe democrats will finally cave, accept the GOP position, and vote with them to reopen the government.
Government shutdown expected to last for days
The government shutdown is expected to last for days and little progress was made on a new budget bill today. Negotiations were stalled while each side chose to blame each other for the shutdown.
The government shutdown is expected to last for days and little progress was made on a new budget bill today. Negotiations were stalled while each side chose to blame each other for the shutdown.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Immediate impact of federal government shutdown
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are feeling the immediate impact of the government shutdown. Many workers deemed to be non-essential are getting furlough notices. The deadlock over spending is likely to continue through Friday, possibly longer, and the longer it goes... the more it will ripple across the economy.
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are feeling the immediate impact of the government shutdown. Many workers deemed to be non-essential are getting furlough notices. The deadlock over spending is likely to continue through Friday, possibly longer, and the longer it goes... the more it will ripple across the economy.
Bobby Pulido, Tejano star and Texas Democrat, aims to flip GOP-held Congress seat
Bobby Pulido has been making music in Texas for over 30 years. Now, he aims to win a U.S. House seat in a district strongly held by a Republican representative.
Bobby Pulido has been making music in Texas for over 30 years. Now, he aims to win a U.S. House seat in a district strongly held by a Republican representative.
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
Who is James Walkinshaw? Meet VA's newest House representative
Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.
Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
FBI raids home of former national security advisor
FBI agents raided the home of president trump's former national security adviser John Bolton this morning. He's since become a vocal critic of the president and the new head of the FBI.
FBI agents raided the home of president trump's former national security adviser John Bolton this morning. He's since become a vocal critic of the president and the new head of the FBI.
Joe Biden's physician refuses to answer questions
President Biden?s former white house physician refusing to answer questions. As part of a sweeping republican investigation. Into Biden?s health, while he was still in the office. The former president has pushed back against accusations that he was not in a right state of mind while in office
President Biden?s former white house physician refusing to answer questions. As part of a sweeping republican investigation. Into Biden?s health, while he was still in the office. The former president has pushed back against accusations that he was not in a right state of mind while in office
President Trump on the broken Israel and Iran ceasefire
President Trump exploding at both Iran and Israel today after the ceasefire he announced yesterday was quickly broken. A new intelligence report indicates U.S. airstrikes may not have wiped out Iran's nuclear program.
President Trump exploding at both Iran and Israel today after the ceasefire he announced yesterday was quickly broken. A new intelligence report indicates U.S. airstrikes may not have wiped out Iran's nuclear program.
The latest on Trump's big beautiful bill and tariffs
President Trump wants his budget bill containing tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk by the fourth of July and Trump administration says America?s trade partners have until tomorrow to submit their trade proposals.
President Trump wants his budget bill containing tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk by the fourth of July and Trump administration says America?s trade partners have until tomorrow to submit their trade proposals.
Carla Walker Act: Bill to fund cold-case tech introduced in U.S. Senate
A bill co-authored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) would increase funding for advanced DNA analysis with the hope of helping to solve cold cases.
A bill co-authored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) would increase funding for advanced DNA analysis with the hope of helping to solve cold cases.
Sen. Cornyn requests DOJ probe into Biden’s health while in office: 'Manipulation and dishonesty'
Sen. Cornyn released a letter to U.S. AG Pam Bondi urging a DOJ investigation into potential misrepresentations of former President Biden’s health during his stay in office.
Sen. Cornyn released a letter to U.S. AG Pam Bondi urging a DOJ investigation into potential misrepresentations of former President Biden’s health during his stay in office.
President Trump's first 100 days of his second term
President Trump has signed nearly 140 executive ordering aiming to reshape U.S. policy on trade, immigration and others as the latest polling suggests some of that momentum may be starting to cool off.
President Trump has signed nearly 140 executive ordering aiming to reshape U.S. policy on trade, immigration and others as the latest polling suggests some of that momentum may be starting to cool off.
President Trump's first 100 days approval rating
President Trump marks 100 days in office next week and new polling shows how voters really feel about the administration's performance.
President Trump marks 100 days in office next week and new polling shows how voters really feel about the administration's performance.
Ken Paxton announces Senate run
Ken Paxton ended months of speculation after announcing Senate run to set up a showdown with longtime senator John Cornyn
Ken Paxton ended months of speculation after announcing Senate run to set up a showdown with longtime senator John Cornyn
Texas considers changes to law designed to prevent prosecutor misconduct
A bill in the Texas Senate would change a law that protects criminal defendants from prosecutor misconduct.
A bill in the Texas Senate would change a law that protects criminal defendants from prosecutor misconduct.