Us Shutdown

Why is the US govt at risk of another shutdown? What happens next?

Far-right hardliners in the US House, cheered on by Donald Trump, are attempting to undo Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s deal on federal funding levels with President Joe Biden as well as cripple his leadership. History shows shutdown proponents fare poorly when it comes to getting what they want

US Senate to vote Thursday on two proposals to end shutdown; Chuck Schumer urges Republicans to sign on 'stop-gap' bill

Each proposal would require 60 votes to advance in the 100-member body, a high threshold, given the current level of partisan rancor over who is to blame for the shutdown.

Donald Trump's offer to end US shutdown hangs in limbo; voting in Congress not expected till later this week

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's office reiterated earlier Monday that Democrats are unwilling to negotiate any border security funding until Trump re-opens the government.

High drama, few results as Trump warns of 'long' govt shutdown: White House shifts tactics as next deadline to pay federal workers approaches

Staring down the next deadline to pay federal workers, the White House shifted tactics Tuesday, trying to bypass House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to negotiate with rank-and-file lawmakers even as President Donald Trump dug in for a prolonged shutdown

US commerce dept not to publish economic data during shutdown; new home sales figures release to be postponed: Report

A commerce department official said previously that new home sales data scheduled for release on Thursday would be postponed as long as the partial government shutdown continued.

Guatemalan boy dies in US immigration custody; 8-year-old becomes second child to die at border in December

The death of the Guatemalan boy came during an ongoing dispute over border security and with a partial US government shutdown underway over President Donald Trump's request for border wall funding.

US shutdown drags on due to vote delay, govt workers stay home without pay

Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees were forced to stay home without pay Monday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on ending a government shutdown before the start of the work week

US government shutdown: No cancellations of flights between United States and India

Despite the ripple effect of the United States shutdown across the world, no flights from India to America have been cancelled, according to sources.

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Wall Street retreated on Wednesday, the second day of a partial U.S. government shutdown, as political wrangling in Washington raised investor concerns that the stoppage could be prolonged.

US shutdown: Is it time to exit markets or stay put?

For most folks who manage money, government shenanigans are becoming a regular part of the environment, after similar battles in 2011 and 2012.<br /><br />