Why Democrats Aren’t Threatening Another Shutdown This Time

Centrists worry that too much damage was inflicted on U.S. households during the 43-day government-funding lapse, hurting ...

Could 2026 bring another government shutdown, after the longest shutdown ever?

Congress will have to reach another agreement to avoid a government shutdown in early 2026. That could prove a challenge with ...

Why there could soon be another government shutdown — and what it would mean for you

As Congress prepares to reconvene early next week, another partial closure could indeed be in the cards. Fresh off the 43-day ...

As lawmakers return to Washington, they face Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat and more

Lawmakers return to Washington this week demanding questions about the Trump administration’s plans in Venezuela. They also ...

Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow

Congress unveils more than $174 billion spending bill to avoid government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline, with House vote ...

Shutdown wiped out hundreds of FAA controller trainees, compounding staffing woes

The FAA lost up to 500 air traffic controller trainees during the 43-day government shutdown, worsening staffing shortages that controllers warn will ripple for years.

Lawmakers return to Washington facing Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat

Congress faces major decisions on how to address rising costs of healthcare, prevent another government shutdown and deal ...

A divided Congress returns for high-stakes battles over health care, federal spending and Venezuela

Congress returns this week to a slew of bitter political fights and the threat of another government shutdown at the end of ...