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January 28, 2026

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown

Government shutdown looms Saturday as Congress faces weekend deadline. Federal workers' pay schedules offer important clues about potential duration.

January 26, 2026

Government shutdown feared imminent as Democrats push back against DHS funding

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Marc Thiessen and former DNC deputy press secretary Jose Aristimuno discuss the looming government shutdown as Democrats oppose DHS funding on ‘The Story.’

January 22, 2026

DHS funding heads to House vote after Johnson quells GOP revolt over ethanol

House Rules Committee approves spending bill funding ICE as Reps. Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro navigate bipartisan negotiations despite conservative concerns.

January 14, 2026

DHS at center of progressive revolt as House advances $80B spending package

The House of Representatives passed an $80 billion spending package with bipartisan support, moving closer to preventing a government shutdown.

January 13, 2026

GOP unveils plan to cut deficit by $1 trillion with second 'big, beautiful bill'

House Republicans unveil comprehensive plan for reconciliation bill that could allegedly cut federal deficit by over $1 trillion through various reforms.

January 12, 2026

DHS funding threatened as Congress rolls out $80B spending bill amid shutdown fears

Congress unveils a nearly $80 billion funding package, but a government shutdown looms as Democrats threaten to block DHS funding over the Minneapolis ICE incident.

January 8, 2026

House passes nearly $180B funding package after conservative rebellion over Minnesota fraud fears

The House passed a multibillion-dollar federal funding package in a bipartisan vote, moving Congress closer to averting a government shutdown by the Jan. 30 deadline.

December 23, 2025

Republicans consider using reconciliation again after Trump's biggest legislative win

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., isn't taking reconciliation off the table but acknowledged how difficult the process is as Republicans eye another dance with the exercise.

December 23, 2025

Brandon Johnson’s progressive tax push puts Chicago on brink of rare shutdown as mayor weighs veto

Chicago faces potential first-ever municipal shutdown as Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs vetoing budget over corporate tax dispute with city council.

December 17, 2025

Federal employees in the hot seat as GOP senator pushes transparency proposal: 'Historic opportunity'

Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her Where’s WALDO Act aimed at compelling the government to build a public directory listing every federal worker’s name, salary, duties and more.