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
Key lawmakers in the government spending fight as a shutdown nears
With the possibility of a government shutdown just hours away, lawmakers in Congress are scrambling to try to find a way to extend government funding past Saturday's critical midnight deadline.
2023-09-30 19:15
Government on brink of shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
Federal agencies are making final preparations with the government on the brink of a shutdown and congressional lawmakers racing against Saturday's critical midnight deadline.
2023-09-30 18:21
Government shutdown only hours away in Washington DC
A right-wing revolt has left Congress unable to fund federal agencies before a Saturday midnight deadline.
2023-09-30 12:57
Biden to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government
President Joe Biden is expected to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government after a potential shutdown begins Sunday, four administration officials familiar with the plans told CNN.
2023-09-30 09:20
Republican infighting defeats US House bill to avert shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday rejected a Republican short-term spending measure aimed at averting a government
2023-09-30 01:48
Biden to remain in Washington this weekend as shutdown looms
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden will remain in Washington over the weekend and the White House will remain
2023-09-30 01:45
Hardline Republican holdouts push U.S. government closer to shutdown
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON The U.S. government was two days from a partial shutdown on Friday, as hardline
2023-09-30 01:27
Biden would veto House bill on spending reduction, border security -White House
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden would veto a border security and spending reduction bill passed by the House
2023-09-29 22:21
House expected to take up GOP stopgap bill but Congress still on track for a shutdown
The House is expected to take up a GOP stopgap bill to extend government funding on Friday -- but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears to lack the votes to pass it and Congress is still on track to trigger a government shutdown.
2023-09-29 17:23
Senior West Wing staff learning to do tasks typically done by junior aides as White House braces for shutdown
The White House is continuing to brace for a possible government shutdown this weekend, including making preparations for many junior personnel being furloughed starting on October 1.
2023-09-29 09:53
Government shutdown doesn't halt, but hinders Pentagon work
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON If the U.S. government shuts down as expected on Oct. 1, it will halt
2023-09-29 04:25