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Senate to vote on immediately paying feds working during shutdown as funding deal remains elusive

Democrats appear to oppose the idea, while Republicans suggest a long-term stopgap bill is possible if government does not ...

Government shutdown updates: Johnson talks when he'd administer oath to Grijalva

With the House on break for more than a month now, Speaker Mike Johnson insists he will administer the oath of office to Rep.

Senate Dems emboldened by weekend rallies block GOP plan to end shutdown for 11th time

Senate Democrats want an extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies, but Republicans won't budge until the government is ...

Is U.S. government still shut down? Oct. 20 marks third-longest shutdown. What it means

Monday, Oct. 20, is the 20th day of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, making it the third-longest in history. Find out ...

US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says

The 20-day U.S. federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on ...

Live updates: Trump signs rare minerals agreement with Australia; Senate eyes another shutdown vote

President Trump on Monday is meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House as the government ...

Senate Republicans to lunch in Rose Garden as shutdown continues

President Donald Trump is expected to host Senate Republicans for a lunch on Tuesday, while the partial government shutdown ...

'Goofballs' and hostages: GOP senators say Schumer's shutdown tactics destroying the Senate

Senate Republicans worry that Senate Democrats are creating a new blueprint for future funding fights but aren't ready to ...