Congress is barreling toward a federal government shutdown, which is set to happen if the House and Senate are not able to reach a spending deal by the time the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday,

The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.

As Republicans and Democrats clash over a funding bill, a partial government shutdown looms Oct. 1. Here's what happens during a shutdown.

President Trump and congressional Democrats remain deadlocked as funding deadline looms, threatening disruption across federal services. With time running out, both sides blame each other while the public braces for widespread economic and institutional fallout.

Congress has until midnight on Sept. 30 to strike a compromise and avoid a shutdown. Neither side seems to be budging.

After a tumultuous year of staffing cuts, government employees now face the prospect of going without pay — or facing even more layoffs.

As we inch toward another government shutdown, many are wondering how they might be impacted. Here's what to know.

The U.S. government is just hours away from a possible shutdown as Congress races against Tuesday’s deadline to approve new funding. If lawmakers fail, many federal agencies will close from October 1,

The New York Times photographed and interviewed two dozen former federal workers from across the country to get a sense of what they left behind and what they face next.

State government officials are girding for the possibility of a federal government shutdown, and executive branch leaders have been instructed to summarize concerns about their ability to address payroll concerns and lay out their plans to protect Massachusetts residents and resources.

Colorado joins a multi-state lawsuit against HHS over federal funding conditions for sexual health education programs.

The state of Washington is leading several other states in suing the federal government over threats to pull teen reproductive and sexual health education.