Congress, government shutdown

Where things stand as Congress tries to avoid a partial government shutdown in two weeks
Negotiations to avoid a federal government shutdown in two weeks have not been going well. Lawmakers have yet to agree on spending topline numbers even though the current budget year began in October.
Powers of Trump and Congress Collide in Government Shutdown Fight
As a funding deadline looms, the Democrats say Congress has ceded too much power to the president on spending and tariffs.
Will there be a government shutdown? Congress at impasse as March 14 deadline approaches
Federal funding dries up at the end of the day on March 14. Lawmakers acknowledge that passing full appropriations bills are unlikely given the time crunch, and they are preparing a funding extension known as a continuing resolution, referred to in Washington as a CR, in the hopes of buying more time.
Potential government shutdown if Congress doesn't reach budget plan
There may be a government shutdown if both chambers of Congress can't reach a deal on funding the government. This comes after the House narrowly passed House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget resolution endorsed by President Trump.
Congress scrambles to prevent government shutdown with another stopgap bill
With exactly two weeks until the federal government shuts down, lawmakers are running out of time to craft a government spending package and are scrambling to produce a temporary funding extension. The stopgap,

DOGE, shutdown and government funding

Jillian Michaels says 'of course' Americans want to 'drain the swamp' after cases of government waste
Fitness legend Jillian Michaels responded to Elon Musk's DOGE efforts and likened the removal of bloated government spending ...
Experts warn of federal government brain drain that could be ‘devastating’ for the U.S. economy
T ens of thousands of federal government workers have been fired or have taken buyouts in recent weeks as the newly created ...
Trump federal job cuts hit home. Indiana woman among US government layoffs for 'poor performance'
President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE have been issuing layoffs for federal government jobs throughout the US. Are ...
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One consequence of government spending cuts? Lower GDP
Government spending makes up 6% of total gross domestic product. And besides, spending cuts come with economic ripple effects ...
Hungarian government clamps down on Pride march, citing ‘child protection’ reasons
The Hungarian government is clamping down on the country’s annual Budapest Pride parade, which has been running for almost 30 ...
This Company Gets 98% of Its Money From the U.S. Government. DOGE Is Coming for Firms Like It.
The Trump administration is looking to cut federal contracts. Few companies stand as exposed as Booz Allen Hamilton.
Australia government pledges temporary beer tax freeze as election looms
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that his government would temporarily halt tax hikes on draught ...
Blue city mayor embraces government efficiency in new memo to city employees
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie directed city employees in a memo on Tuesday to return to the office at least four days a ...
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Are Democrats Already Surrendering on Government Spending?
The minority party’s only leverage is to refuse to keep the government open without assurances that DOGE will be reined in.