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Senate, Democrats and Government shutdown

Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

USA TODAY on MSN · 19h

Government shutdown blame game: Why Schumer, Senate Democrats are in a pickle

A government shutdown would also add to an already chaotic federal government, as Trump and advisor Elon Musk have laid off more than 100,000 federal workers and consolidated fede

Politico · 1d

Senate Dems’ last-minute shutdown gambit

Senate Democrats are still not committing to helping Republicans pass a seven-month funding stopgap, edging the country closer to a government shutdown as they attempt to force a vote on a shorter funding patch.

Washington braces for a government shutdown

The Washington Post on MSN · 20h

Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue

Government shutdown deadlines — and even full-on shutdowns — aren’t new for Washington, but this time, with federal funding set to run out Saturday after midnight, no one knows quite what to expect.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2h

Washington braces for steeper layoffs as agencies submit new DOGE cuts

The plans for an impending reduction come after a federal judge on Thursday ordered multiple agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary employees.

WION on MSN · 9h

Uscbraces for a government shutdown as DOGE cuts continue

Washington's funding is scheduled to expire Saturday at midnight, and no one knows what will happen next. However, top U.S. Senate democrat chuck schumer said they are set to clear way for a stopgap bill and avert a shutdown.

GOP, government shutdown and Democrats

The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal operations.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 15h

Democrats Clear Way for GOP Funding Bill, Ending Threat of Government Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D, N.Y.) spoke from the Senate floor a day after he said Democrats were prepared to shut down the federal government. Photo: Kayla Bartkowski/ WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats took the threat of a government shutdown off the table,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 10h

Schumer caves on shutdown battle with GOP, clearing way for funding bill passage

"As bad as passing the CR is, allowing Donald Trump to take even much more power via a government shutdown is a far worse option," Schumer said.

Government shutdown looms: A look at how and where federal workers would be most affected

Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has little time to prevent a government ...

New York Magazine on MSN14h

Will There Be a Government Shutdown? Live Updates

As of Wednesday night, it looked like a path was emerging whereby Senate Democrats would abandon plans to filibuster the ...

17hon MSN

Government shutdown odds rise. Here’s what it means for markets and your wallet.

The odds that the federal government will shut down Saturday morning have risen in recent days as a growing number of Senate ...

19hon MSN

Senate budget vote to avoid shutdown could devastate residents in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is in budget limbo ahead of budget cuts on Capitol Hill as the Senate prepares to vote on funding to keep ...

3don MSN

GOP-controlled Congress seeks to avoid government shutdown early in Trump’s term

Several Republicans remain undecided and the vice president, who is President Donald Trump’s legislative liaison, is expected ...

16hon MSN

Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?

The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be ...

3hon MSN

Trump unleashes tariffs amid recession and shutdown fears: Live updates

WASHINGTON - Americans are closely watching President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff threats and deep cuts to the federal government. Now they can add rising fears of a recession and a possible ...

18hon MSN

The Hitchhiker's Guide to where we stand with a potential government shutdown

Democrats are torn on how to vote for Trump's budget bill amid a looming government shutdown if an agreement is not made.

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