Government Shutdown

The U.S. government faces a shutdown unless Congress manages to overcome a budget impasse before the Sept. 30 funding deadline.

What would a government shutdown mean for Texans?

Rhonda Fanning

Programs including passport renewals and citizenship applications could be impacted if House members can’t reach an agreement on federal spending.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrive to update reporters on Democratic efforts to pass President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Politics

Congress Faces A Week of Critical Deadlines In A Scramble To Prevent A Shutdown

Kelsey Snell

Democrats must untangle a potential government shutdown Thursday, a potential federal default, a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a related vote on as much as $3.5 trillion in spending.

With some Democrats calling to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement, congressional negotiators want to cap the number of the agency's detention beds.

ICE Detention Beds New Stumbling Block In Efforts To Prevent Another Shutdown

Brian Naylor

Democrats want to cap the number of beds ICE may use to detain people arrested for overstaying their visas or committing minor crimes. President Trump says the idea is "crazy."

First lady Melania Trump stands with her guests ahead of Tuesday's State of the Union address.

From Federal Workers To A 6th-Grader Named Trump: State Of The Union Guests To Know

Miles Parks

Immigrants, Border Patrol agents and the first beneficiary of a new criminal justice law will be among those attending President Trump's prime-time address.

President Trump has been badly damaged during the partial shutdown — majorities have mostly blamed him instead of Democrats.

7 Takeaways From The Longest Shutdown In U.S. History

Domenico Montanaro

President Trump was outmaneuvered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and did damage with key constituencies. Meanwhile, Americans may be more aware of what government does.

News

LIVE: President Trump To Speak On Government Shutdown

Matt Largey

President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement soon regarding the partial government shutdown. Watch live below.

Flights at LaGuardia Airport in New York were delayed Friday morning as the FAA said it was experiencing an uptick in workers calling in sick.

Shutdown's Toll Reached The Skies As Staff Shortages Caused Delays At LaGuardia

Laurel Wamsley

On the 35th day of the government shutdown, the FAA said it was experiencing "a slight increase in sick leave" at two of its facilities, leading to significant delays at certain airports.

In this Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, file photo, a woman pays for merchandise at a Kohl's department store in Sherwood, Ark. (Danny Johnston/AP)

Shutdown Highlights That Many Americans Don't Have Enough Saved For A Rainy Day

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with Jeanne Fisher, a financial planner, about how much people should be saving for emergencies.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said he didn't understand why furloughed federal workers, or those working without pay, might struggle or need to visit food banks. Democrats called him out of touch.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Downplayed Shutdown Hardships. Dems Raged

Scott Horsley

Ross says he is puzzled by the challenges federal workers are facing after more than a month with no pay. He told CNBC that workers could just borrow money to tide them over.

Demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Austin

TELL US: How Is The Shutdown Affecting You?

The Austin Chamber of Commerce lists the federal government as one of 11 major employers in Austin, so KUT wants to know: Is the partial government…