Susan Collins (R-Maine), chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, sai government shutdowns are inherently a failure to govern effectively.

Congressional Democrats ... are not only planning on voting for a government shutdown, they are craving it,” Rep. Tom Emmer, ...

Lawmakers have until the end of the day on Friday, March 14, to fund the government. But it remains to be seen whether House ...

A potential government shutdown creates a staring contest between Trump and Democrats - Analysis: House Speaker Mike Johnson ...

The Republican-controlled Congress aimed to move ahead this week to keep the government funded and avert a partial shutdown ...

Live updates and the latest news as President Donald Trump signs executive orders and Congress works to pass a spending bill ...

Congress appears no closer to finalizing a spending deal that will keep the federal government funded after March 14, and ...

The threat of a government shutdown is looming over Washington yet again. Here's what to know ahead of potential votes.

Centrist Democrats are keeping them guessing. Heading into Tuesday’s vote to fund the federal government, almost a dozen House Democrats in Trump-won districts have yet to reveal if they’ll join ...

Congressional Democrats may just surrender rather than risk catching blame for shutting down a government that Republicans ...

Social Security payments continue during a shutdown, but SSA offices may have delays in services, applications and customer support.

La., is gearing up for a vote on Tuesday on a bill, which, if approved, will avert a partial government shutdown during the ...