Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect

The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.

Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.

Federal Government on track to shutdown at midnight
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The federal government appears on track to shut down at midnight eastern time after the senate rejected a bill to keep funding the government. It would be the first shutdown in nearly seven years. Democrats and republicans blamed each other today for not reaching a deal. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.

Federal Government shutdown to be expected at midnight
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Midnight is the deadline for the federal government shutdown, and no congressional compromise is in sight. If it happens it would be the first government shutdown in almost seven years.

YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump’s lawsuit over Jan. 6 attack

The video sharing platform suspended the president’s account in 2021 due to content he posted that violated the tech company’s policies.

Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows

A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.

Virts talks state of Democratic Party | Texas: The Issue Is
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A Texas Democrat pivots from the left in a high-profile race. Former astronaut Terry Virts is hoping for the Democrats' Senate nomination. He believes one of his prime competitors is just too far left to win the seat.

Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza

Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops

President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."

Epstein files: Latest documents mention Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, Prince Andrew

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are all named in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Here’s what we know.

Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records

Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.

RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone

The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.

Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data

States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.

Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers

The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.

Trump signs order allowing proposed TikTok deal to move forward

Chinese President Xi Jinping “gave us the go-ahead" to proceed with the deal, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

House meets threshold to force vote on Epstein files

A special election in Arizona gives the U.S. House enough support to force a vote that could compel the Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Tips for navigating political violence with kids
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As political violence events pop up across the country, many parents are on edge. Talking to children about recent incidents like the Dallas ICE shooting or the assassination of Charlie Kirk can be challenging. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger shares advice from a criminologist.