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Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

The Associated Press on MSN · 9h

Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal operations.

USA TODAY on MSN · 22h

Senate Democrats oppose spending bill as possible government shutdown nears. What to know

Several Senate Democrats have said they will not vote in favor of the current spending bill, raising the chances of a possible government shutdown.

Washington braces for a government shutdown

The Washington Post on MSN · 19h

Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue

Government shutdown deadlines — and even full-on shutdowns — aren’t new for Washington, but this time, with federal funding set to run out Saturday after midnight, no one knows quite what to expect.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 6h

Washington braces for steeper layoffs as agencies submit new DOGE cuts

Federal agencies submitted their plans on Thursday to the Office of Personnel Management for widespread federal worker layoffs, which will soon provide the clearest picture yet of President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the U.

WION on MSN · 9h

Uscbraces for a government shutdown as DOGE cuts continue

Washington's funding is scheduled to expire Saturday at midnight, and no one knows what will happen next. However, top U.S. Senate democrat chuck schumer said they are set to clear way for a stopgap bill and avert a shutdown.

Government shutdown looms: A look at how and where federal workers would be most affected

Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has little time to prevent a government ...

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Schumer Retreats on Shutdown Threat, Enhancing Bill’s Prospects

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer had two choices as the clock ticked down to the government funding deadline: drop his threat to block the Republican bill or force a disruptive March 15 shutdown ...

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Government shutdown odds rise. Here’s what it means for markets and your wallet.

The odds that the federal government will shut down Saturday morning have risen in recent days as a growing number of Senate ...

2hon MSN

Congress is hours away from a shutdown

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Congress is just hours away from a potential government shutdown. The Senate has until midnight to ...

New York Magazine on MSN14h

Will There Be a Government Shutdown? Live Updates

As of Wednesday night, it looked like a path was emerging whereby Senate Democrats would abandon plans to filibuster the ...

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GOP-controlled Congress seeks to avoid government shutdown early in Trump’s term

Several Republicans remain undecided and the vice president, who is President Donald Trump’s legislative liaison, is expected ...

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Trump unleashes tariffs amid recession and shutdown fears: Live updates

WASHINGTON - Americans are closely watching President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff threats and deep cuts to the federal government. Now they can add rising fears of a recession and a possible ...

21hon MSN

Could a Government Shutdown Help Push the US Into Recession?

Economists told Newsweek that the shutdown could spark further concerns about the long-term stability of the U.S. economy.

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