Government shutdown: Republicans consider escape hatch as Congress careens toward deadline

Much of the U.S. government is poised to shut down early Saturday morning unless Congress approves spending measures.

Thune: Government shutdown hinges on talks between White House, Democrats

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Wednesday that negotiations between the White House and Senate ...

Talks intensify to avert shutdown as White House and Senate leaders eye last-ditch deal

The White House and Senate leaders are moving closer to a deal to avert a government shutdown but are seeking to resolve ...

US Senate Democrats demand immigration reforms to avert shutdown

By Richard Cowan and David Morgan WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats called for new restrictions on ...

Democrats poised to trigger government shutdown if White House won’t meet demands for ICE reform

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Democrats won’t provide needed votes until US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is “reined in and overhauled.” ...

Senate Tiptoes Toward Partial Shutdown Over ICE Backlash

“The Senate must not pass the DHS budget as currently written,” Schumer said. “It must be reworked to rein in and overhaul ...

Most of the government could shut down this weekend. ICE operations would carry on.

WASHINGTON — Most of the federal government could shut down at the end of the week.
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Congress hurtles toward partial shutdown after Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday urged Senate Democrats to advance the government funding package that must become law before the weekend to avoid a partial ...