A possible federal government shutdown is less than two days away as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30. Although Republicans control Capitol Hill and the White House,

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

The US government faces a shutdown on October 1 due to a funding impasse between Democrats and Republicans. This could result in widespread furloughs, permanent layoffs, and significant disruptions to non-essential federal services,

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

The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights on Monday formally recommended barring Harvard University from receiving federal funding, three months after it accused the university of violating civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students on campus.

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

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.

The Trump administration has proposed devastating cuts to federal Earth and climate science programs, and a government shutdown could give them an opportunity to begin implementing those cuts.

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

Over a third of the United States federal government's revenue comes from the country's four most-populous states, but they often get back less than they contribute. Known as "donor states," 19 states contribute more in federal taxes than they receives ...