Why Trump wanted, but couldn’t get, a government shutdown
Republican leaders ultimately ignored Trump’s demands for a government shutdown. But why exactly did he make these demands in ...
Senate, House pass bill to avert government shutdown, setting up December fight
The House is poised to vote on a short-term funding bill that would extend funding through the election, averting a ...
Johnson to sidestep GOP rebels on government funding, seek Dem support to avoid shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson is poised to seek Democratic help to pass his government funding plan after a conservative ...
5 things to know for Sept. 26: Hurricane Helene, Middle East, Government shutdown, NYC mayor, Zelensky visit
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Hurricane Helene. A massive storm churning ...
Thursday briefing: Election polls; Hurricane Helene’s path; Eric Adams indictment; government shutdown averted; Meta AI; and more
The latest: Helene is forecast to strengthen to an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm before making landfall. Track its ...
Congress poised to race out of D.C. after dodging shutdown
Congress overwhelmingly approved a stopgap spending bill Wednesday that will keep the federal government running through Dec.
One-day shutdown of Red Line’s Ashmont Branch announced for Saturday
The newly announced, one-day service suspension comes as shuttle buses are already replacing service on the Red Line’s ...
Republicans Are Finally Tired of Shutting Down the Government
T his week, Speaker Mike Johnson surrendered a spending battle that Republicans had hardly even fought. The House will vote ...