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Brief government shutdown ushered in before Christmas

Brief government shutdown ushered in before Christmas as Senate works to advance House bill

During a partial government shutdown, federal agencies and non-essential services are stopped, but some functions that are considered "essential" will continue. Certain national security functions, such as border patrol, law enforcement and disaster response, will remain active during the shutdown.

ABC on MSN · 56m

Government shutdown updates: Biden signs funding bill, averting shutdown

House Republicans will meet behind closed doors at 12:30 p.m. ET to discuss a new plan to avert a government shutdown -- as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the “lines of communication have been reopened” with Speaker Mike Johnson.

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How a government shutdown could affect consumers days before Christmas

If the government shuts down days before Christmas, holiday travel could see disruptions but holiday shipping would be spared.

Democrats Declare 'Victory' Over Trump and Elon Musk

Yahoo · 20h

Trump and Musk’s first big Christmas gift will be delivered at 12:01 a.m.—a government shutdown if Congress can’t reach a deal

Put ’America first,’ and go for the victory, even if it means shutting the government down for a period of time,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday night.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

How Trump and Elon Musk caused Congress' nightmare before Christmas

It was government shutdown season in Washington, and all through the House, many creatures were stirring — most notably Elon Musk.Lawmakers in Congress were expecting a glide path to the holidays. They had a bipartisan deal that would keep the government funded and send them all on their merry way back to their districts.

Newsweek on MSN · 2h

Democrats Declare 'Victory' Over Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Representative Pramila Jayapal said that Democrats "forced" Trump and Musk "to back down from the 11th hour demand to pass a suspension of the debt ceiling."

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Could a government shutdown affect NORAD's Santa Tracker? What to know

The U.S. government could shutdown starting this weekend if they fail to pass a funding bill. Would NORAD's annual 'Santa ...

2hon MSN

Federal workers fed up with paycheck uncertainty surrounding shutdown fights

Many workers will be furloughed, while some employees will be required to report to work if their job is considered essential ...

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Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas

Johnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighs how ...

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House narrowly averts government shutdown — and rejects Trump’s debt ceiling commands

House lawmakers overwhelmingly approve a third attempt at a short-term funding bill to keep the government running before ...

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Government shutdown highlights: Congress votes to keep government open, sending bill to Biden

Follow live updates and the latest news as government funding is set to expire on Saturday if Congress fails to pass a ...

Government Shutdown Averted, German Christmas Market Attack, Netflix And The NFL

Congress approved a short-term spending deal to keep government running until mid-March. A man drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five. Netflix again plans to ...

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Looming government shutdown could hurt military families, veterans

Plans to avert a partial government shutdown starting this weekend appeared scuttled after President-elect Donald Trump ...

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Wall Street Futures Slide as Government Shutdown Looms Before Christmas

S&P 500 futures fell 1 percent ahead of the opening bell, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 0.6 percent.

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