Government Shutdown

The Pentagon said a government shutdown would have a negative impact on military readiness and its ability to start new programs.

Pentagon explains how government shutdown would impact defense

The U.S. Congress has a week to pass a funding bill or risk a government shutdown. How much would that cost?

Congress risks another government shutdown. The cost of 5 prior shutdowns.

The U.S. is barreling toward a government shutdown. And you might be thinking, didn't we just deal with a spending crisis a few months back?

What’s the difference between a government shutdown and debt default?

Even after conservatives and moderates reached a compromise on government funding, they still don't have enough votes to pass the bill.

House Republicans pressure holdouts to vote for short-term funding bill

A prisoner swap between the United States and Iran is reportedly set to take place.

US, Iran prisoner swap taking place: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 18, 2023

Congress is back from recess and must fund the government to avoid an October shutdown. But there are other agenda items flying under the radar.

Congress is back. What’s on the agenda?

Lawmakers were set to return to Capitol Hill Tuesday as Congress resumes its work following its summer recess.

Congress returns to Capitol Hill: The Morning Rundown Sept. 5, 2023

Congress needs to pass 12 spending bills, or a continuing resolution, to avoid a government shutdown Oct. 1 at midnight. It's not even close.

Senate leaders: House spending bills violate agreement, will lead to shutdown

After its August recess, the House will have 12 scheduled work days to pass 11 bills in order to avoid a government shutdown.

House needs to pass 11 bills in 12 days to prevent gov’t shutdown after recess

President Biden signed the $1.7 trillion spending bill that provides funding for government agencies and projects in 2023.

Morning rundown: $1.7 trillion spending bill signed, Pele dies