Senate Clears Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Sends to Biden
The Senate overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation Saturday to avoid a disruptive US government shutdown, sending the bill to
2023-10-01 09:56
Tory Conference Triggers Week of Train Strikes and Doctors’ Protests
Britain is braced for a week of crippling rail strikes and unprecedented protests by doctors as unions vent
2023-10-01 07:52
UK Retailers Demand Crackdown to Stop Wave of Shoplifting
Retailers ranging from Tesco Plc to Burberry Group Plc have called for immediate action from the UK government
2023-10-01 07:46
White House Reassures Ukraine With Aid Funding Omitted
President Joe Biden’s administration and senior Republicans sought to reassure Ukraine that US military aid won’t stop after
2023-10-01 05:53
NY Democrat Accused of Pulling Fire Alarm During Shutdown Talks
A fire alarm went off in a Capitol Hill building Saturday, adding to the chaos as US lawmakers
2023-10-01 05:23
McCarthy Defies Hardliners in Latest Bid to Avert Shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is defying hardliners in his own party and plans to hold a vote Saturday
2023-10-01 00:46
READ: House GOP's proposed 45-day spending bill
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that the House will vote on a 45-day short-term spending bill Saturday, as congressional lawmakers race against a government shutdown that will commence at midnight unless a last-minute deal is struck.
2023-10-01 00:17
Powerball, Panda-monium and a Looming Shutdown: Your Saturday US Briefing
The imminent government shutdown is weighing on everyone. Here in California, we’re worried that if Congress doesn’t reach
2023-09-30 23:29
Going to food banks. Canceling after-school activities. How federal workers will manage a government shutdown
Several million federal employees will stop being paid if lawmakers cannot agree on funding the federal agencies by the start of the coming fiscal year on October 1. Hundreds of people wrote to CNN to express their views about the looming shutdown.
2023-09-30 22:28
Government shutdowns aren't really shutdowns. But they are a bad deal for everyone
A "government shutdown" -- as we've come to define it -- is expected if lawmakers can't agree to pass a spending bill. But most of the government, as it touches people's everyday lives, will continue to churn.
2023-09-30 21:18
Biden aides are sure Republicans will be blamed for a possible government shutdown
As Speaker Kevin McCarthy tries to placate his House Republican conference in the fight over spending, the White House is holding out hope that a bipartisan deal brokered days ago in the Senate can eventually overcome the standoff.
2023-09-30 20:16
Ukraine Recap: Russia Launches Major Drone Attack From Crimea
Russia launched a large drone attack from Crimea overnight, sending about 40 loitering munitions, Ukraine’s air defence forces
2023-09-30 20:15