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House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for […]
Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
Speaker Mike Johnson urges House return as Senate advances bill to end the 40-day government shutdown after key Democrats switch.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate moves toward ending the government shutdown after Democrats agree to a compromise on health care subsidies.
Senate deadlock extends Trump-era government shutdown
U.S. shutdown begins after Senate gridlock on health care, furloughing 750,000 workers and raising fears of nationwide economic fallout.
White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
OMB told agencies to prepare mass layoffs if the government shuts down next week, escalating pressure in Trump’s budget fight with Democrats.
Senate blocks Kaine-sponsored bid to stop Trump’s tariffs
Senate Republicans block a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to halt Trump’s global tariffs, highlighting GOP divides and rising economic concerns.
