WASHINGTON D.C., DC — U.S. lawmakers are running out of time to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. The government's current budget runs out on Sept. 30. If congress hasn't passed a funding ...
On October 1, the government shut down after Congress failed to appropriate funds for FY 2026. While some essential services continue, many agencies have partially or fully suspended operations until ...
Although the government shutdown has put a pause on numerous federal services, the 74 million Social Security beneficiaries should expect to continue receiving payments as normal. But other services ...
The effects of a shutdown tend to unfold in stages. Every department, agency and congressional office made contingency plans. By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from Washington The government shutdown that ...
To me, "government" and "politics" are two different things. Government is the way things are supposed to work. Politics is the way they want it to work. Government means serving the people. Politics ...
Editors’ note: This report was updated Oct. 7. The U.S. government officially shut down Oct. 1, and until a funding deal is reached in Congress, troops will be working without paychecks. Many federal ...