Trump, Congress and US Government

Backdrop for Trump's speech to Congress is a potential government shutdown
A government shutdown looms as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, where he’s sure to face a divided audience following his effort to slash the government.
Government shutdown looms as Trump tries to assert new spending powers
Congress has less than two weeks to extend a federal funding deadline, but lawmakers are arguing over whether the White House will really spend the money they approve.
US Government shutdown looms as Donald Trump, Congress clash over spending ahead of March 14 deadline
US Congress remains deadlocked over a government funding deal with the March 14 deadline approaching. While some lawmakers push for a stopgap measure to extend funding through September, concerns remain over military spending and program shortfalls.
Shutdown clock ticks with Trump set to address Congress
The shutdown clock is ticking on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to fund the government by the looming March 14 deadline, an effort that thus far has been unsuccessful as the two parties trade
Powers of Trump and Congress Collide in Government Shutdown Fight
As a funding deadline looms, the Democrats say Congress has ceded too much power to the president on spending and tariffs.
Government shutdown looms as funding deadline nears
Government shutdown looms as funding deadline nears
Congress scrambles to prevent government shutdown with another stopgap bill
With exactly two weeks until the federal government shuts down, lawmakers are running out of time to craft a government spending package and are scrambling to produce a temporary funding extension. The stopgap,
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How Elon Musk Could Spark a Government Shutdown
DOGE’s wild rampage is the major sticking point in talks over a deal and he could blow up any such agreement by riling up a ...
Government will shut down if Trump fails to win consensus on spending bill by this date
Republicans and Democrats are in urgent negotiations to prevent a government shutdown by the March 14 deadline.
Looming shutdown deadline presents minefield for Speaker Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is facing a political minefield as he seeks to avoid a government shutdown in just 10 days, with ...
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Trump Divesting Federal Government EVs Could Be Very Expensive
The Trump administration is moving to walk back electric vehicle adoption in government fleets, ordering the shutdown of ...
Negotiations to avert a shutdown sputter as disputes over DOGE cuts persist
Trump and congressional leaders have lost hope in a full government funding deal and pivoted toward a stopgap bill for the ...
Senate negotiators look at dueling options to avert government shutdown
Top appropriators are still in search of a deal to fund the government with 10 days until a shutdown deadline, as talk in the ...
As shutdown looms, Democrats bring fired federal workers to hear Trump's speech
A government shutdown looms as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, where he’s sure to face a divided audience ...