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Senate, government shutdown and Trump spending bill

Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

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.

Fox News on MSN · 1h

Senate to take up Trump spending bill as clock ticks down to government shutdown

A vote to end debate on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown will take place on Friday afternoon ahead of the late night deadline.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1h

What's in the GOP’s Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert a Government Shutdown?

The Senate is set to vote today on a House GOP stopgap bill to fund the government until September. Given the GOP’s 53-seat Senate majority and already one pledged no vote from the caucus, at least eight Democrats will have to come out in support of the bill for it to pass.

Washington braces for a government shutdown

The Washington Post on MSN · 21h

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 · 7h

Washington braces for steeper layoffs as agencies submit new DOGE cuts

Federal agencies submitted their plans on Thursday to the Office of Personnel Management for widespread federal worker layoffs, which will soon provide the clearest picture yet of President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the U.

WION on MSN · 10h

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.

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Trump administration live updates: Senate to vote to avoid a shutdown; Mehmet Oz to face Senate confirmation hearing

Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate ...

24mon MSN

Democrats' Disastrous Defeat Over Government Shutdown Explained

This move marks a significant concession from Schumer, who reversed his stance just one day after promising that Democrats would block the GOP measure. As a result, the bill is now poised to secure ...

9hon 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 ...

New York Magazine on MSN16h

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 ...

19hon 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 ...

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to where we stand with a potential government shutdown

Democrats are torn on how to vote for Trump's budget bill amid a looming government shutdown if an agreement is not made.

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National parks, monuments and attractions that may be closed during a government shutdown

The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.

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