WASHINGTON – Congress has reached a deal to extend government funding through Dec. 20, leaders announced on Sunday. They're expected to kick the can down the road as lawmakers try to dodge a ...

There’s likely to be a second and third reconciliation bill that would not be as significant” as the megabill that passed ...

Here is what you need to know about what a government shutdown is and how it could affect you: ... In the absence of last-minute action from Congress, a shutdown would start at 12:01 a.m. Saturday ...

A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass the necessary funding legislation for the federal government’s operations, or when the President refuses to sign such legislation into law.

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 ...

Congress has little time to avoid a government shutdown that is set to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1. They are nowhere near an agreement.

Congress has pushed through final passage of a bipartisan plan to fund federal operations and prevent a government shutdown. It now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to quickly sign it ...

Democrats and Republicans in Congress are gearing up to blame each other for a potential partial government shutdown next month, even as negotiations to avoid the pitfall continue. "The federal ...

A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to approve new spending for federal agencies. The current spending law, which former President Joe Biden signed in December, expires on March 14 ...

Government shutdown looms as Congress must agree on a spending bill by Oct. 1 Congress must pass a stop-gap spending bill before the end of the month.

Congress has until Friday to pass a funding bill to temporarily fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Members of Congress attend a joint session at the U.S. Capitol on April 11.