Government shutdown occurs as Senate Democrats do not back temporary funding plan.
The federal government partially shut down late Wednesday, marking the first such closure since December 2018, as Senate Democrats held firm, with only three dissenting votes. This shutdown halted non-essential government operations, leaving tens of thousands of federal employees working without pay for a full 35 days until a temporary funding measure was finally agreed […]
Senate rejects temporary funding measure, moving the U.S. closer to a potential government shutdown.
Senate Fails to Pass Spending Bill, Government Shutdown Looms On September 30, 2025, the Senate rejected a critical spending bill, falling short in a 55-45 vote, which now sets the stage for the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. The shutdown is anticipated to take effect late at night since the Democratic proposals did […]
Three Democratic caucus members break ranks with Schumer on government funding vote
Senate Democrats Face Setbacks in Recent Vote On Tuesday, three Senate Democrats were defeated as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (NY) backed a bill proposed by Republicans, aiming to fund the government until November 21. This revealed some division among Senate Democrats. Senator Katherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), who is part of the Senate Democratic Leadership […]
Thune criticizes Democrats for preventing a temporary extension of government funding.
Senate Standoff Over Funding Extension Heightens Risk of Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has voiced opposition to Senate Democrats’ efforts to block the GOP’s temporary funding extension as Congress gets closer to a potential government shutdown. Democrats, under the leadership of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted against […]
Democrats block Republican funding proposal, putting government on the edge of a shutdown
On Tuesday, Senate Democrats nearly reached a consensus to oppose a bill aimed at extending government funding until November 21, as the threat of a government shutdown looms in Washington, potentially lasting several days or even weeks. Concerns among Democrats are growing regarding the implications of a shutdown, especially after President Trump hinted at taking […]
Senate Democrats prevent temporary funding bill, leading to potential government shutdown
Senate Moves Toward Government Shutdown In Washington, Senate Democrats voted again on Tuesday for the StopGup funding bill, setting the stage for a potential government shutdown after midnight. The bill that passed in the House aimed to maintain current funding until November 21, but it failed to meet the necessary 60 votes, falling short by […]
Senate Democrats once more prevent GOP funding bill as shutdown deadline nears
Senate Democrats Block GOP Funding Extension Amid Shutdown Risks On Tuesday afternoon, Senate Democrats halted a Republican short-term funding bill, raising concerns about a government shutdown that might leave many federal workers without pay. Leading the opposition, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) united fellow Democrats against the GOP’s proposed continuing resolution (CR). Congress faces […]
Collins and Grassley urge the White House budget office to restore oversight funding.
In a recent correspondence to Russ Vert, the director of the Management and Budget Office (OMB), Senators Susan Collins from Maine and Chuck Grassley from Iowa voiced their concerns regarding the administration’s decision to terminate funding for the group that monitors inspector general activities. This group, known as the Council of Inspectors on Integrity and […]
Funding for childhood cancer data initiative is doubled, speeding up research and treatment efforts.
HHS Doubles Funding for Pediatric Cancer Research The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a significant funding boost for the Pediatric Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), doubling its budget from $50 million to $100 million. This increase aims to enhance the development of better diagnosis, […]
Biden Official to Address Crime by Funding ‘Safe-Space Projects’ Run by LGBT and Two-Spirit Individuals
A former Biden staffer seemed unprepared to defend his own report, which suggested he would challenge the U.S. by funding “safe spaces” managed by LGBT community members, including those termed “secondary disease.” During a Senate Judiciary Committee session, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) posed an unusual question to Gregory Jackson Jr., a former vice-chairman in the […]