Senate Republicans plot longer-term funding bill as government shutdown continues

S.D., and Senate Republicans consider extending government funding deadline into January as House-passed Nov. 21 date becomes unrealistic.

Government shutdown drags into week 6, could become the nation’s longest

With the two parties at a standstill, the shutdown, now in its 33rd day, appears likely become the longest in history. The previous record was set in 2019, when Trump demanded that Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. That shutdown lasted 35 days.

Johnson ‘not buying’ polls showing more voters blame GOP for shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he’s “not buying” polls that show voters are blaming more Republicans than Democrats for the government shutdown. “It’s very clear where the blame lies,” he

Over one month into government shutdown and no end in sight – but predictions run rampant

Republicans predict government shutdown will end after Tuesday's election results, but their previous forecasts have repeatedly failed as Democrats refuse to cave on funding.

Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point

The twin crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington are coming to a head. The federal food assistance program is facing delays and uncertainty.

California lawmakers urge Johnson to recall House amid shutdown: ‘We need to be talking’

California Reps. Scott Peters (D) and Kevin Kiley (R) are pressing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to call lawmakers back to Washington as the government shutdown persists into a second month — leaving legislative business largely on hold.

Shutdown seen from the pulpit: Inching along on a wing and a prayer

Senate Chaplain Barry Black delivered powerful prayers during the government shutdown, calling out lawmakers for political posturing as tensions rise in Congress.
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