The federal government finds itself hours away from shutting down if Congress does not pass a funding bill by the end of Tuesday. Numerous agencies and departments have issued guidance in recent days ...

The House on Wednesday passed a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump’s desk and setting up the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history. That vote came after eight members ...

At 22 days, the shutdown is now the second-longest funding lapse in modern history, eclipsed only by the 35-day funding lapse in late 2018 and early 2019. The Senate vote on advancing the continuing ...

Washington — Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill on Monday after a lengthy August recess to kick off a government funding fight with just three weeks to avert a shutdown. Congress has until Oct. 1 ...

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. A “government shutdown” – as we’ve come to define it – is expected starting October 1 ...

A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a 2026 survey finds.