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US government shuts down as Trump, Democrats refuse to budge

A view of the US Capitol on September 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Updated on Oct 01, 2025 03:02 PM IST

What stays open and what closes during a government shutdown

The US faces a shutdown at midnight Sept 30.
Published on Oct 01, 2025 05:59 AM IST

Donald Trump announces US ‘will probably have a shutdown’

US President Donald Trump
Updated on Sep 30, 2025 10:31 PM IST

Democrats vs Republicans as US government braces for first shutdown in 7 years

The US is hurtling toward a government shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans seemingly no closer to agreeing on a plan to fund federal operations and both sides blaming each other for the stalemate.
Published on Sep 30, 2025 09:48 PM IST

Trump, Hegseth to meet with hundreds of military leaders as speculation grows

The uncertainty comes as the US faces a potential government shutdown this week and as Hegseth has taken several unusual and unexplained actions, including ordering cuts to the number of general officers and firings of other top military leaders.
Published on Sep 30, 2025 03:49 PM IST

Government shutdown threat looms: What makes it different from past crises?

If Congress fails to pass a conciliatory budget by September 30 midnight, the US would be looking at a government shutdown.
Published on Sep 29, 2025 07:29 PM IST

Government shutdown looms ahead of WH meeting: Here's what stays open and closed

Government Shutdown 2025: What stays open, and closed, all you need to know.
Published on Sep 29, 2025 06:14 PM IST

Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to White House

Republicans are daring Democrats to vote against legislation that would keep government funding mostly at current levels, but Democrats so far have held firm.
Published on Sep 29, 2025 12:57 PM IST

White House tells agencies to draft plans for mass firing of federal workers

This move from White House OMB significantly increases the consequences of a potential government shutdown next week and
Published on Sep 25, 2025 08:10 AM IST

US government likely to shut down, says Donald Trump. Here's why

US President Donald Trump "We did seven and most of them were not thought to be settleable. We did India, and we did Pakistan".
Published on Sep 20, 2025 07:07 AM IST

A budget battle offers Democrats a chance to show some backbone

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Published on Sep 09, 2025 07:00 PM IST

US Senate passes bill to prevent $1 bn Columbia budget slash, moves to House

Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, center left, and Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, center right, during a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Published on Mar 15, 2025 08:50 AM IST

US Senate passes funding bill hours before government shutdown deadline

Democrats faced intense pressure from their grassroots supporters to oppose Trump’s spending cuts but ultimately relented.
Published on Mar 15, 2025 06:27 AM IST

Does Elon Musk want government shutdown amid Trump's efforts to avoid one?

Elon Musk has advocated for a government shutdown, which is in opposition to the White House's declared intention to avoid one, because it might make it simpler to fire thousands of federal employees, WIRED reported.
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 04:44 PM IST

Trump warns government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it

Trump on Saturday signaled his support for the continuing resolution, and urged his fellow Republicans to vote in favor of it.
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 09:15 PM IST

Government will shut down if Congress doesn't clear spending bill by this date

Negotiations have been complicated by President Donald Trump’s defiance of spending laws previously passed by Congress.
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 10:42 AM IST

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis

Elon Musk's influence is now being felt far beyond the business world.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 12:38 PM IST

Nancy Mace targets Fox News host Trey Gowdy in a bizarre ‘bathroom’ claim

Nancy Mace ignited controversy after implying Trey Gowdy's gender identity in response to his criticism.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 08:20 AM IST

Seth Meyers mocks Trump-Musk friendship ‘is obviously gonna…’

Seth Meyers critiqued the relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, questioning its sustainability
Published on Dec 21, 2024 07:14 AM IST

US House approves bill hours before govt shutdown deadline: What happens next?

The dome of the Capitol is seen through a security fence on a day where a potential government shutdown looms during the holidays after a spending bill backed by Donald Trump failed in the US House of Representatives, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 09:04 AM IST

Trump suggests US government should shut down ‘now’, calls it ‘a Biden problem’

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 16, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Published on Dec 20, 2024 11:23 PM IST

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP

Donald Trump and JD Vance aligned with Elon Musk's criticisms, intensifying speculation about party leadership. Democrats mock the situation, suggesting Musk holds significant sway over Republicans.
Published on Dec 20, 2024 12:29 PM IST

Race against time: US govt may shut down on Friday; what does it mean?

The US Capitol is pictured ahead of a vote on a revised continuing resolution bill in Washington, DC.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 09:05 PM IST

US Republicans propose new deal to prevent shutdown, with Donald Trump’s backing

Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, joins a group of conservative Republicans to complain to reporters about the interim spending bill being crafted to avoid a shutdown of federal agencies, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Published on Dec 20, 2024 03:35 AM IST

What is the US debt ceiling amid which a govt shutdown looms in Washington?

President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that a provision raising or suspending the nation's debt limit
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 07:39 AM IST

US govt shutdown looms as Donald Trump, Elon Musk kill funding deal

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, and President-elect Donald Trump.
Published on Dec 20, 2024 01:21 AM IST

Trump's shutdown call to impact Holiday travel? What closes, what stays open

US President-elect Donald Trump will take charge of the Oval Office in January 2025.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:09 AM IST

Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 16: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on December 16, 2024
Published on Dec 19, 2024 06:04 AM IST

House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters

House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 05:04 PM IST

House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time

House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 07:55 PM IST