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"Tonight the Senate delivers good news for America: there will be no government shutdown right before Christmas," Schumer said. "After a chaotic few days in the House it's good news that the ...

The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a federal government shutdown shortly after the midnight funding deadline.

The general lack of economic reporting from the government during a shutdown can add to uncertainty for markets too. Overall, ...

During a partial government shutdown, nonessential services pause and federal workers face furloughs or delayed pay, but essential operations will continue.

A looming government shutdown could force some government agency functions to temporarily cease until new funding has passed. The Social Security Administration (SSA) could be impacted. Congress has ...

The House of Representatives has approved the GOP's eleventh hour new spending bill, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.

Looking to go on a hike in a national park over the holidays? A government shutdown could throw a wrench into those plans.

Congress is facing yet another possible government shutdown, as it returns this week for one last burst of activity before it wraps up the session and the year. The key deadline to avoid a ...

Update, 6:43 p.m.: The U.S. government looked poised to avoid a prolonged government shutdown after the House of Representatives on Friday voted to approve a funding bill just hours before a ...