Republicans had proposed extending government funding at current levels until Nov. 21 to allow for members to continue working on full-year appropriations bills. Democrats made a counteroffer to keep ...

A person sits outside the Senate chamber on the ninth day of the government shutdown Washington, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) Senate Democrats blocked the Republican funding bill ...

The White House could permanently cut more than 10,000 federal workers amid the government shutdown, budget director Russ Vought said Wednesday, just before a federal judge paused the layoffs of ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

Congress failed to reach a funding deal by the Wednesday, Oct. 1, deadline, leading to a government shutdown that will force active-duty service members to continue to serve without pay until a deal ...