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Is the federal government shutdown over? Here's what still needs to happen.

The Senate could vote as soon as Nov. 10 to approve the compromise bill to fund the government through Jan. 30. But House members must vote again, too. Read More

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate cleared a major hurdle toward reopening the government Sunday night, when eight Democrats joined with Republicans on a key vote to advance a federal funding measure. Read More

Flight cuts coming amid record-breaking government shutdown

Federal officials said Wednesday, Nov. 5, that flight cuts are coming to major airports amid the funding crisis, which has now lasted for 37 days. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there will ... Read More

Senate advances deal to reopen government after centrist Democrats strike major deal to end shutdown

The emerging deal would include a stopgap measure to extend government funding until January and be tied to a larger package to fully fund several key agencies. Read More

Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown's potential 'end of the beginning'

Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers. Read More

Republicans quickly buck Trump on the filibuster: From the Politics Desk

Senate Republican leaders have been outspoken in their support for the 60-vote rule to pass most bills. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., promised shortly after the 2024 election that the ... Read More

Federal workers flock to D.C. food bank as they miss first full paycheck of shutdown

WASHINGTON — Federal workers lined up around the corner outside of the Capital Area Food Bank in Southeast Washington, D.C., on Friday after missing their first full paycheck since the now 24-day ... Read More