On Shutdown, Democrats Turn to Simple Strategy: Do Something

In April, Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic minority leader, declined to leverage his party’s filibuster power in the Senate to block Republicans from funding the government. He faced ...

Will the government shut down? What to know about potential shutdown and how it will affect RI

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

Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rejecting Democratic demands on health care as unserious but says a government shutdown is still “avoidable.” ...

The Impact On The Economy And Markets Of The Looming Government Shutdown

Government shutdowns are rare, typically resolved quickly, and have a modest, temporary economic impact unless prolonged.