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Senate, spending bill and government shutdown

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 10h

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 funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal operations.

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

Senate Democrats oppose spending bill as possible government shutdown nears. What to know

Several Senate Democrats have said they will not vote in favor of the current spending bill, raising the chances of a possible government shutdown.

Washington braces for a government shutdown

The Washington Post on MSN · 20h

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 · 12h

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 · 9h

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.

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 ...

21mon MSN

The Hitchhiker's Guide to avoiding a government shutdown tonight

Senate Democrats are torn on what they should do to avoid a gornment shutdown as the deadline for the funding bill approaches.

17hon 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 MSN14h

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 ...

10hon MSN

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 ...

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 ...

3hon 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 ...

21hon 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.

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