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5 days ago · It’s the 22nd day of the government shutdown, and Congress remains in a standoff over health care subsidies.

Oct 19, 2025 · President Donald Trump and Republicans remain locked in a standoff with Democrats over reopening the federal government. Follow for live updates on the administration.

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Sep 26, 2025 · Nearly 40% say they are optimistic about politics, higher than all but the most GOP-aligned group of independents, and nearly half say the US political system needs only …

Oct 1, 2025 · The federal government has officially shut down for the first time in six years after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the lights on.

Sep 26, 2025 · The federal government has shut down as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30.

Oct 2, 2025 · The federal government shut down at midnight after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a deal on funding. Republicans and Democrats are at odds over enhanced …

Oct 6, 2025 · Defending the vote in a statement, Golden said that the shutdown “is the result of hardball politics driven by the demands far-left groups are making for Democratic Party …