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Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Potential government shutdown approaches as March 14 deadline looms. Here's what to know.

Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

Government shutdown blame game: Why Schumer, Senate Democrats are in a pickle

A government shutdown would also add to an already chaotic federal government, as Trump and advisor Elon Musk have laid off more than 100,000 federal workers and consolidated fede

Washington braces for a government shutdown

The Washington Post on MSN · 17h

Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue

Government shutdown deadlines — and even full-on shutdowns — aren’t new for Washington, but this time, with federal funding set to run out Saturday after midnight, no one knows quite what to expect.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 23m

Washington braces for steeper layoffs as agencies submit new DOGE cuts

The plans for an impending reduction come after a federal judge on Thursday ordered multiple agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary employees.

WION on MSN · 7h

Uscbraces for a government shutdown as DOGE cuts continue

Washington's funding is scheduled to expire Saturday at midnight, and no one knows what will happen next. However, top U.S. Senate democrat chuck schumer said they are set to clear way for a stopgap bill and avert a shutdown.

Democrats, A shutdown and Chuck Schumer

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 13h

Democrats Clear Way for GOP Funding Bill, Ending Threat of Government Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D, N.Y.) spoke from the Senate floor a day after he said Democrats were prepared to shut down the federal government. Photo: Kayla Bartkowski/ WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats took the threat of a government shutdown off the table,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 8h

Schumer caves on shutdown battle with GOP, clearing way for funding bill passage

"As bad as passing the CR is, allowing Donald Trump to take even much more power via a government shutdown is a far worse option," Schumer said.

NBC News on MSN · 9h

Chuck Schumer says he won't block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy

Schumer relented one day after he vowed Senate Democrats would thwart the "partisan" measure, saying the "chaos" of a government shutdown would be a worse option.

7hon MSN

Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led ...

Government shutdown looms: A look at how and where federal workers would be most affected

Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has little time to prevent a government ...

15hon MSN

Government shutdown odds rise. Here’s what it means for markets and your wallet.

The odds that the federal government will shut down Saturday morning have risen in recent days as a growing number of Senate ...

New York Magazine on MSN12h

Will There Be a Government Shutdown? Live Updates

As of Wednesday night, it looked like a path was emerging whereby Senate Democrats would abandon plans to filibuster the ...

3don MSN

GOP-controlled Congress seeks to avoid government shutdown early in Trump’s term

Several Republicans remain undecided and the vice president, who is President Donald Trump’s legislative liaison, is expected ...

51mon MSN

Trump unleashes tariffs amid recession and shutdown fears: Live updates

WASHINGTON - Americans are closely watching President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff threats and deep cuts to the federal government. Now they can add rising fears of a recession and a possible ...

19hon MSN

Could a Government Shutdown Help Push the US Into Recession?

Economists told Newsweek that the shutdown could spark further concerns about the long-term stability of the U.S. economy.

18hon MSN

Democrats search for ways to save face in shutdown fight

Senate Democrats are attempting to balance rejecting the GOP-back stopgap measure with preventing the government from shutting down.

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