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Washington braces for steeper layoffs

Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue

Meanwhile, Republicans — who have forced Washington to the brink of shutdowns several times recently in pursuit of budget cuts — are in charge of Congress and the White House

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

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.

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Government shutdown deadline nears as Senate Democrats fail to limit DOGE cuts

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.

WION on MSN · 1d

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 averted

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Government shutdown averted as Democrats help Senate approve GOP spending bill

Democrats were stuck between two choices they despised: Vote for a funding bill that reflects Republican spending priorities and will give Trump and his allies more leeway to dismantle the federal government, or shut the government down by denying their vote and risk facing political backlash and blame.

Associated Press News on MSN · 7h

Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats.

CNN on MSN · 17h

Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap funding bill

Congress averted a government shutdown Friday just hours before the funding deadline, after the Senate approved a House-passed spending bill that exposed deep rifts within the Democratic Party.

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Potential government shutdown approaches as March 14 deadline looms. Here's what to know.

Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.

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Government-shutdown fight fractures Democratic Party

The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by ...

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Government Shutdown 2025? Here's What We Know So Far

During a government shutdown, all government workers deemed nonessential are furloughed until a deal is reached to reopen the government. Essential workers are expected to keep working without pay ...

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to where we stand with a potential government shutdown

Democrats are torn on how to vote for Trump's budget bill amid a looming government shutdown if an agreement is not made.

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

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending ...

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Government Shutdown Possible Tomorrow: How Your Taxes Might Suffer

The House passed a measure to keep the government funded, but the shutdown threat is still present because the bill may lack ...

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Democrats confront limits of their minority power after bruising shutdown vote

Senate Democrats were grim Friday as they left Washington after a brutal 10-week stretch that consistently showed the limits ...

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In Averting a Shutdown, Schumer Ignites a Rebellion

In helping averti a shutdown, Chuck Schumer has ignited a rebellion within his own party, writes Philip Elliott in The D.C.

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