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Government Shutdown
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The Hillpolitics18 days ago
GOP senator circulates plan to avoid government shutdown before Trump meeting
Sen. Rick Scott is circulating a proposal among Senate Republicans to pass a continuing resolution that would keep government funding at current levels through the November midterm elections. The plan is intended for discussion when President Trump meets with GOP senators on Wedn…
Semaforpolitics24 days ago
Schumer and Collins Trade Blame as Defense Spending Talks Stall
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will press for a balanced ratio of defense and non-defense spending in talks with the Trump administration. The impasse has raised the possibility of another government shutdown in October.
nbcnews.comworld44 days ago
FEMA Acting Administrator Says Agency Ready for 2026 Hurricane Season
FEMA acting administrator Bob Fenton stated the agency has restored some staffing levels and restarted grant payments ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season. The agency is recovering from a record-length partial government shutdown and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
Washington Examinerpolitics51 days ago
Senate Budget Committee Advances Bill to Fund Immigration Enforcement
The Senate Budget Committee voted along party lines to advance a reconciliation bill funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The measure addresses agencies excluded from earlier budget talks tied to ending the most recent government shutdown…
Fox Newspolitics55 days ago
Senate Passes Measure to Withhold Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to suspend lawmakers' paychecks during any future government shutdowns. The measure withholds salaries until funding legislation is enacted to reopen federal operations.
Fortunefinance57 days ago
Senate Passes Resolution to Withhold Lawmakers’ Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
Senators voted Thursday to withhold their own salaries whenever a government shutdown occurs, with the measure taking effect after the Nov. 3 general election. Sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, the resolution aims to create shared sacrifice after two record-length shutdowns in the…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld57 days ago
Senate Passes Resolution to Withhold Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy that withholds senators' salaries during any lapse in agency funding, with pay released only after restoration. The resolution takes effect the day after the Nov. 3 general election and does not apply t…
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Fox Newspolitics58 days ago
Senate Advances Resolution to Withhold Lawmaker Pay During Government Shutdowns
The Senate voted 99-0 on Wednesday to advance a resolution that would direct the secretary of the Senate to withhold pay from senators during any government shutdown. The measure, introduced by a Republican senator from Louisiana, would take effect only after the November 2026 el…
Fox Newspolitics58 days ago
Senate Advances Resolution to Suspend Lawmaker Pay During Government Shutdowns
The Senate voted 99-0 on Wednesday to advance a resolution that would place senators' pay in escrow during any future government shutdown. The measure, which applies only to the Senate, cannot take effect until after the November midterm elections due to constitutional requiremen…
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Washington Examinerpolitics59 days ago
Senate Majority Leader Thune Supports Bill to Withhold Senator Pay During Government Shutdowns
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he will support legislation that withholds senators' pay during lapses in government funding. The measure, which takes effect after the 2026 elections, advanced as the Senate works on an immigration funding bill to reopen the Department of H…
nypost.compolitics61 days ago
Fetterman Describes Challenges of Breaking With Democratic Caucus on Key Votes
Sen. John Fetterman told Bill Maher that he finds it lonely to vote against the Democratic caucus on issues including government shutdowns and border security. The Pennsylvania senator recently wrote a Washington Post op-ed reaffirming his commitment to the Democratic Party while…
newser.compolitics61 days ago
TMZ Expands Coverage to Washington DC Political Scene
TMZ has established a presence in Washington DC and begun reporting on members of Congress during a partial government shutdown. The outlet has covered congressional recesses, confronted lawmakers on legislation and produced stories mixing entertainment-style questioning with pol…
bbc.co.ukpolitics64 days ago
White House Border Czar Says Amnesty Is Off The Table
Tom Homan stated Thursday that the Trump administration is not considering amnesty for any illegal immigrants, including those under the DACA program. He said mass deportations will resume after a recent dip in activity caused by a government shutdown. Homan also addressed discus…
Washington Examinerpolitics64 days ago
Fetterman Says He Has ‘No Plans’ to Leave the Democratic Party
Sen. John Fetterman stated he has no plans to leave the Democratic Party despite disagreements with its direction on immigration, Israel, Iran and government shutdowns. In an opinion piece, the Pennsylvania senator said he would be a terrible Republican and reaffirmed his commitm…
bbc.co.ukpolitics65 days ago
Republicans Add $1B for White House East Wing Secret Service Upgrades to $70B ICE and Border Enforcement Bill
The funding request comes one day before President Trump defended his ballroom project on Wednesday, despite his repeated statements that it would cost less than half of $1 billion and be funded by private donations. The proposal forms part of a partisan plan introduced after las…
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Nbc Newspolitics71 days ago
Trump Signs Bill Ending 35-Day Partial Government Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security, concluding the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The measure passed the House with bipartisan support despite internal Republican opposition. However, funding for certain agencies like Immigration and…
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citizen.co.zaworld71 days ago
Coast Guard Operations Disrupted During 75-Day DHS Funding Lapse
The U.S. Coast Guard faces widespread utility disruptions at bases and housing due to unpaid bills amid a 75-day partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday described the situation as dire, with funding for personnel pay…
news.sky.comworld71 days ago
Lawmakers Visit Theme Parks and Casinos During DHS Shutdown
Senator Lindsey Graham clarified that a bubble wand he carried at Disney World was for a friend's girl, not himself, during a partial government shutdown. The trip occurred amid a funding impasse for the Department of Homeland Security, now over 70 days long. Lawmakers face low a…
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democracynow.orgpolitics78 days ago
Trump Nominates Serco Executive David Cummins as TSA Administrator
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins, a senior executive at government services contractor Serco, to head the Transportation Security Administration. Cummins would oversee the agency amid ongoing staffing challenges and a partial government shutdown. The nomination r…
Washington Examinerpolitics78 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Criticizes Senate Minority Leader on Immigration Funding
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following Schumer's remarks on funding for immigration agencies. Mullin made the statements during a television appearance. The criticism comes amid ongoing issues with Department of Home…
ksl.comworld79 days ago
DHS Funding Set to Expire in Early May, Impacting TSA Operations at US Airports
US airports could see extended security lines starting in May as emergency funds for 50,000 DHS workers run dry due to a partial government shutdown. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the payroll costs exceed $1.6 billion biweekly, with no further emergency fund…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics85 days ago
Republicans May Use DHS Funding Bill to Include Additional Policy Items
Republicans are considering adding various agenda items to a budget reconciliation bill intended to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the current partial government shutdown. This approach reflects concerns that further reconciliation bills may be unlikely du…
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Hemp Farmers Prepare for 2026 Planting Season Amid Potential Ban
Hemp farmers are preparing their farms for the 2026 planting season despite a hemp ban included in the funding legislation that ended the November 2025 government shutdown. The ban could end the current structure of the hemp industry if Congress does not act to reverse it. Farmer…
news.sky.compolitics89 days ago
Congress Faces Prolonged Government Shutdown Involving DHS Funding
Congress is dealing with an extended shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security due to funding disputes. Political divisions have led to prolonged negotiations. The situation raises concerns about broader government funding issues.
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Department of Homeland Security Recalls Furloughed Employees During Partial Government Shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has directed furloughed employees to return to work amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. This action addresses operational needs during the funding lapse. The recall applies to staff previously sent home due to lack of appropriations.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewbusiness91 days ago
TSA Security Lines Shorten Amid Government Shutdown and World Cup Preparations
Security lines at U.S. airports have shortened during the ongoing government shutdown, which has left TSA agents without pay. The Transportation Security Administration faces unresolved pay issues for its workforce. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, TSA agents have expressed c…
Usa Todaybusiness94 days ago
ICE Agents Presence at Washington DC-Area Airports After Partial Government Shutdown
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may continue to be stationed at Washington DC-area airports following a partial government shutdown that affected Transportation Security Administration workers. The shutdown led to unpaid TSA employees, resulting in resignations and lon…