The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Analysis: Democrats have two choices – let the government shut down or pass a spending bill rife with DOGE-style cuts, Eric Garcia writes

Some Democrats fear taking the blame if they don't offer their votes for a Republican spending proposal

Brinkmanship, a political scramble to keep the lights on in Washington and finger-pointing over who is to the blame – we’ve been here before, right?

Speaker Mike Johnson is aiming to pass a six-month funding extension with only Republican votes. The bill, which has been created along partisan basis, could face opposition from Democrats.

Analysis: House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer both face major tests, Eric Garcia reports

House GOP leaders must rally their razor-thin majority to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, while Senate Democrats must decide whether to vote against a bill they dislike and trigger a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the prospects for a fiscal 2025…

A proposed temporary funding bill would keep the government running through the fiscal year

Republicans on Saturday rolled out a long-term stopgap funding bill, challenging Democrats to accept it or risk a partial government shutdown.

Conservative lawmakers caution against restricting DOGE in spending bill as government shutdown deadline looms. Bipartisan negotiations ongoing.

A continuing resolution to head off a partial government shutdown is caught in the political crossfire of federal employee layoffs, funding freezes and a partisan dispute over the power of the purse. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the political pressures for passing a stopgap…

Congressional Democrats and President Trump clash over budget control in negotiations to avert a government shutdown. The 1974 Impoundment Control Act and ...