Shutdowns in Washington are a form of political catharsis that relieve tension but solve nothing, and the country is left anxious and stuck in the same cycle of venting without progress.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government had shut down, and Donald Trump was calling on Democrats and Republicans to work together to get out of the mess. “You have to get people in a room, and you have to ...

Congress left town Wednesday without a solution to break its bitter impasse over government funding, with the shutdown now set to last until at least Friday when members return for more votes.

The ongoing government shutdown is jeopardizing funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, potentially leaving millions of families without essential food benefits. The ongoing ...

By David Morgan, Bo Erickson, Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress ...

On Day 7 of the government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Republicans are "not taking this seriously," during a press conference. "They're feeling the heat," Schumer told ...

President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been long-standing policy for some ...

Even President Trump has conceded that he and his party could face political pain from rising premiums, stiffening Democrats’ spines as they demand a subsidy extension. By Catie Edmondson and Carl ...

President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during&n ...

Democrats believe healthcare is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as they demand an extension of subsidies for their votes to reopen the shuttered U.S. government. But it is also ...

SEC staffing cuts delay IPO filings and approvals. IPO market on track for best year since 2021 with $31B raised. Tech and cryptocurrency companies dominate 2025 IPOs. Shutdown could shake investor ...