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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.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Potential government shutdown approaches as March 14 deadline looms. Here's what to know.

Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.

USA TODAY on MSN · 22h

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.

Elon Musk and DOGE Might Love a Government Shutdown

The Washington Post on MSN · 19h

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 18h

Why Elon Musk and DOGE Might Love a Government Shutdown

A shutdown would temporarily give the executive branch even broader powers over what government services are deemed "essential."

FOX News on MSN · 1d

Federal judge orders Elon Musk, DOGE to reveal plans to downsize government, identify all employees

A federal judge ordered Elon Musk and DOGE to reveal its plans to downsize the government and to identify all its employees, among other actions.

Government funding bill more likely to pass

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 15h

Democrats Clear Way for GOP Funding Bill, Ending Threat of Government Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D, N.Y.) spoke from the Senate floor a day after he said Democrats were prepared to shut down the federal government. Photo: Kayla Bartkowski/ WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats took the threat of a government shutdown off the table,

Bloomberg on MSN · 19m

Schumer Retreats on Shutdown Threat, Enhancing Bill’s Prospects

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer had two choices as the clock ticked down to the government funding deadline: drop his threat to block the Republican bill or force a disruptive March 15 shutdown.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 10h

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 option," Schumer said.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

2hon 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.

20hon MSN

Democrats search for ways to save face in shutdown fight

Senate Democrats are attempting to balance rejecting the GOP-back stopgap measure with preventing the government from shutting down.

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