
Government shutdowns may be fewer, but they’re increasingly disruptive
U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide....
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U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide....

Democratic runoff decides Texas special election for vacant congressional seat, shrinking Republican House majority to razor-thin margin of control....

Congress failed to pass a new funding deal in time, triggering the second partial government shutdown in six months as federal agencies prepare for potential closure....

Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair sparked a divide among lawmakers on Friday, as Republicans praised his experience and Democrats questioned his independence....

Republicans raised concerns about the government services that could see a funding lapse on Sunday if the country plunges into a second shutdown in three months....

Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost was allegedly punched in the face at a Sundance Film Festival party in Park City, Utah, by a racist suspect....

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., is expanding a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee probe into alleged widespread fraud in Minnesota....

Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee, facing Republican criticism over Trump prosecutions while defending his cases as apolitical....

House Republicans vote to advance contempt votes against Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation....

The House passed the AI for Main Street Act with an overwhelming 395-14 bipartisan vote, directing the Small Business Administration to provide AI education resources....

Self-proclaimed "Deadhead" and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi draws criticism for her demeanor and outfit choice while speaking at Bob Weir's memorial celebration in San Francisco....

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to restore Department of Government Efficiency cuts to HUD and other programs through bipartisan budget support....