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Congress passes bill to avert government shutdown

Senate passes government funding bill, averts shutdown

The vote capped a frantic week that saw Donald Trump and Elon Musk defeat an initial bipartisan deal, throwing Congress into disarray.

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Government shutdown is averted just after deadline as Congress rejects Trump’s debt limit demands

Hours to go before a midnight deadline, the Senate is preparing to give final approval to a new plan from Speaker Mike Johnson to prevent a government shutdown.

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 short-term spending bill.

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How a U.S. government shutdown could have impacted your benefits and services

The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.

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Potential government shutdown impacts: Millions of federal workers at risk of furlough

If Congress fails to pass the continuing resolution to fund the government by Saturday, millions of federal workers could head into the holidays without paychecks. They could be furloughed or be asked to work without pay.

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How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Americans

A government shutdown kicks in when Congress can’t pass new funding for federal agencies. During a shutdown, the federal government only operates essential services, like the military, public safety and law enforcement, TSA screeners, air traffic controllers, and Social Security and Medicare payments.

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Start your week smart: Government shutdown averted, German market attack, US Navy pilots, Texas mall crash, sleep apnea

And here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart . Your day is busy. 5 Things is your one-stop shop for the ...

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Republicans averted a shutdown, yet showed boundaries of Trump’s power

This week’s events were a preview of the perils of governing that face Trump and Republicans in Congress, despite their ...

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What would a government shutdown mean for flights and air travel?

Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips ...

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On This Day: U.S. begins longest government shutdown

On Dec. 22, 2018, the U.S. government began a record 35-day partial shutdown after the Senate was unable to agree on a ...

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Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, are listen during a U ...

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US agency warns extended government shutdown could lead to long lines at airports

The head of the Transportation Security Administration on Thursday warned that an extended partial U.S. government shutdown ...

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Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis

The Senate passed the measure and sent it to President Biden’s desk, shortly after the midnight deadline for funding to lapse ...

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How Trump and Musk set off the shutdown crisis — but got little in return

The past week provides a preview of what spending battles could be like in a closely divided Congress and with warring GOP ...

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