What happens when the government shuts down?
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
JPMorgan planning for ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if US hits debt limit
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.
US military leaders favored keeping troops in Afghanistan amid withdrawal
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
Michigan's Debbie Dingell, Georgia' Marjorie Taylor Greene get in abortion rights shouting match
Dingell shouted about a "lack of civility." "You know what?" Greene responded, "Killing a baby up until birth is a lack of civility. It’s called murder." "We have lots of laws we follow," Dingell retorted. "You should practice the basic thing you're taught in church: Respect your neighbor."
Dingell shouted about a "lack of civility." "You know what?" Greene responded, "Killing a baby up until birth is a lack of civility. It’s called murder." "We have lots of laws we follow," Dingell retorted. "You should practice the basic thing you're taught in church: Respect your neighbor."
Draft election audit report: Joe Biden won in Maricopa County by more votes than originally tallied
The tally in the draft document showed a net gain of 360 votes for Biden over the official results.
The tally in the draft document showed a net gain of 360 votes for Biden over the official results.
White House Quad summit: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders amid China concerns
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
House passes bill aimed at protecting abortion rights amid state challenges
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Biden tells UN the United States is not seeking 'new Cold War' with China
President Joe Biden used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to insist the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
President Joe Biden used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to insist the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
Taliban names deputy ministers in all-male team in Afghanistan
The Taliban has expanded its interim Cabinet in Afghanistan by naming more ministers and deputies but failed to appoint any women.
The Taliban has expanded its interim Cabinet in Afghanistan by naming more ministers and deputies but failed to appoint any women.
Michigan lawmaker told another lawmaker he hoped her 'car explodes on the way in,' text messages show
In another text, Rep. Steve Marino told Rep. Mari Manoogian “You’re truly the worst human being I’ve ever met. I mean that with the utmost sincerity. Just a parasite.” The two had a previous relationship that ended more than a year ago.
In another text, Rep. Steve Marino told Rep. Mari Manoogian “You’re truly the worst human being I’ve ever met. I mean that with the utmost sincerity. Just a parasite.” The two had a previous relationship that ended more than a year ago.
Rare copy of US Constitution worth $15-$20 million put up for auction
A very special document will be auctioned off later this year — a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution.
A very special document will be auctioned off later this year — a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution.
Biden will get COVID-19 booster shot on camera, White House says
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said there is no specific date set yet for when the president will receive his booster shot, but “he will do so on camera.”
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said there is no specific date set yet for when the president will receive his booster shot, but “he will do so on camera.”
United Nations General Assembly to return with epic gridlock
Drivers trying to get around Manhattan’s East Side should expect each day to feel like a new, and frustrating, puzzle for the rest of the month.
Drivers trying to get around Manhattan’s East Side should expect each day to feel like a new, and frustrating, puzzle for the rest of the month.
Report: Designer of AOC's 'Tax the Rich' dress owes taxes in multiple states
Reports say that Aurora James, who designed the 'Tax the Rich' dress worn by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Met Gala, owes significant tax debt in multiple states.
Reports say that Aurora James, who designed the 'Tax the Rich' dress worn by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Met Gala, owes significant tax debt in multiple states.
Well wishes pour in for Jimmy Carter ahead of his 97th birthday
The Carter Center is asking Georgians to help celebrate former President Jimmy Carter's 97th birthday on Oct. 1.
The Carter Center is asking Georgians to help celebrate former President Jimmy Carter's 97th birthday on Oct. 1.
Rep. Zeldin was treated for leukemia and is now in remission
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin said Saturday that he was diagnosed last November with early stage chronic myeloid leukemia but that he responded well to treatments and is now in remission.
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin said Saturday that he was diagnosed last November with early stage chronic myeloid leukemia but that he responded well to treatments and is now in remission.
DC bracing for 'Justice for J6' rally at US Capitol; lawmakers advised to avoid complex this weekend
The nation's capital is boosting security ahead of Saturday's rally that is being held to demand justice for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January's insurrection.
The nation's capital is boosting security ahead of Saturday's rally that is being held to demand justice for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January's insurrection.
‘AUKUS’: US, UK, Australia announce new trilateral defense partnership
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to announce a new trilateral defense partnership.
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to announce a new trilateral defense partnership.
Gen. Milley defends calls to Chinese, says they fell within his duties
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is defending his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency.
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is defending his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency.