Pressure builds on Congress to end the government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is gaining new urgency this week…
As federal employees face worsening financial challenges, AFGE calls for a ‘clean’ CR
After about 1.4 million federal employees missed their first full paychecks last week, the painful reality of the…
Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government…
Senate Democrats push alternative on federal shutdown pay, as GOP bill heads toward a vote
A Republican bill to immediately pay federal employees who are working throughout the government shutdown is heading toward…
USDA reopens county offices to support farmers despite the ongoing government shutdown
The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government…
Republican John Sununu running for US Senate in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu announced a campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday,…
Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia drops Special Counsel bid
Paul J. Ingrassia, nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel. Source: DHS Paul Ingrassia, whom President Donald…
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday…
What’s happening to end the government shutdown? Nothing
Democrats are talking to their voters who are desperate to fight. Republicans rarely reach beyond their base. And…
Senate Republicans head to White House during shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White…
Bill to pay military during government shutdown fails in Senate
A House-approved bill that would fund the U.S. military during the ongoing federal government shutdown failed to pass…
Senate Democrats ready to reject government funding bill again over health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are poised for the 10th time Thursday to reject a stopgap spending bill…