During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational.

As Democratic and Republican lawmakers fight over a funding bill and healthcare cuts, the possibility of a government ...

About 6.5 million Californians benefit from Social Security. Democrats and Republicans have yet to make a deal to avoid the ...

The 19th explains what a looming shutdown could mean for health care, nutrition and early-education benefits for thousands of families.

Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live ...

Lawmakers have until Oct. 1 to pass a new budget. If they don't, the federal government will shut down. Here's what that ...

If the government indeed shuts down on Wednesday, it would mean the temporary closure of certain government offices and the ...

Connecticut is bracing for a potential federal government shutdown starting as soon as Wednesday, but top officials do not ...

A government shutdown is widely expected in large part because the messaging from each party is "already cemented," Robert Kaminski, a managing partner and analyst at Capital Alpha Partners, said in a ...

Without a deal in Congress by Tuesday, the government will run out of funding. But not all government programs would come to ...

A government shutdown is looming on Oct. 1 as Republicans and Democrats in Congress have not yet come to an agreement on ...

Congress’ failure to pass a short-term government funding bill before midnight Tuesday will lead to the first shutdown in nearly seven years and give President Donald Trump broad ...