The U.S. Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a ...

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

The bill, which keeps the government funded through March 14, must still pass the Senate before 12:01 a.m. to avoid a ...

This week's dysfunction over government spending and a possible government shutdown is the latest in a series of conflicts ...

A government shutdown will begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday unless a funding bill is passed by the end of today. An NBC News ...

A government shutdown will set in at midnight if Congress doesn't come up with a bipartisan deal. Keep up with the USA TODAY ...

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

The federal government could shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, but few Californians are likely to notice any impact, at least ...