A funding extension to keep several federal agencies operating through Dec. 21 was signed into law by President Donald Trump, the White House announced Dec. 7.
December 7, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Trumps Signs Bill After Congress Votes to End Shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a government spending bill Jan. 22Â that ends a three-day partial government shutdown, a White House official said. But that leaves the fight over a politically charged immigration proposal unresolved for at least another three weeks.
January 22, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Government Shutdown Continues Into Workweek as Senate Talks Drag On
WASHINGTON — The government shutdown will extend into the workweek as the Senate appeared to inch closer to ending a partisan stalemate late Jan. 21 but fell short of agreement.
January 21, 2018Government
US Government Shutdown Starts as GOP Spending Bill Hits Wall
The U.S. government officially entered a partial shutdown early Jan. 20 as Senate leaders struggled to reach a deal to at least temporarily resume funding for federal operations before Americans awoke to a political breakdown.
January 20, 2018Government
Congress to Rely on Stopgap Funding Bill, Speaker Ryan Says
Amid recent failed attempts by party leaders to negotiate funding parameters for fiscal 2018, Congress will opt for a short-term measure designed to avoid a government shutdown, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said Nov. 30.
November 30, 2017