The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision not to enforce an unofficial dress code has elicited strong reactions and dominated talk on Capitol Hill, even as a potential government shutdown looms.

In a visit to Washington, the Ukrainian leader faces a small but growing chorus of skepticism at new funding for the war, as $24 billion of aid hangs in limbo ahead of a possible government shutdown.

Even if Speaker Kevin McCarthy somehow scrounges up enough votes, it could take a miracle to avoid a partial government shutdown next month.

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) this morning are down -0.09%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.21%. Stock index futures this morning are trading mildly lower. Stocks continue to be undercut by the UAW strike, the possibility of a U.S. government shutdown...

House Republicans unveiled a stopgap funding measure Sunday night that would avoid a partial government shutdown next month.

The United States is at risk of another damaging government shutdown, potentially as soon as the end of September

Congress should be focusing on avoiding a government shutdown and addressing issues Americans view as important. Instead, right-wing Republican partisans are treating our country’s institutions and practices with blatant disrespect.

​The seeds of a plan to avoid a partial government shutdown appeared to be germinating Thursday in the House.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is working to contain a revolt by hard-line members of his party that could threaten his job as speaker and a potential government shutdown.