A government shutdown seemed certain as House Republicans were consumed by infighting, with some GOP lawmakers resigning themselves to a shutdown.A small group of conservative hardliners insisted ...

President Donald Trump’s push for Republicans to bypass Democrats and claw back $9.4 billion in approved spending has ignited ...

W ASHINGTON – Congress has reached a deal to extend government funding through Dec. 20, leaders announced on Sunday, kicking the can down the road as lawmakers try to dodge a devastating shutdown.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is signaling he could plunge the country into a partial government shutdown if ...

“So far, nothing has come up that we can’t deal with,” the Oklahoma Republican said. “Most people don’t want a government shutdown, and they don’t want that to interfere with the election.

“So far, nothing has come up that we can't deal with," said Cole, R-Okla. “Most people don't want a government shutdown and they don't want that to interfere with the election.

Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled out by leadership Tuesday would kick the Friday ...

The Brief. Congressional leaders reached a deal Sunday to avert a shutdown and fund the government through Dec. 20. House Speaker Mike Johnson dropped his plan to link temporary funding with a ...

Funding for most of the government is due to run out next week. Congressional leaders announced another short-term deal to punt more partisan fights over spending until after the election.

A bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown over the holidays collapsed Dec. 18 after President-elect Donald Trump issued new demands, including that Congress raise the debt ceiling to extend ...

“So far, nothing has come up that we can’t deal with,” said Cole, R-Okla. “Most people don’t want a government shutdown and they don’t want that to interfere with the election.