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  Trump urges House to vote to end govt shutdown but neither Republicans nor Democrats ready for it

  World | February 03, 2026 6:41 IST

  "We need to get the Government open, and I hope all Republicans and Democrats will join me in supporting this Bill, and send it to my desk WITHOUT DELAY," Donald Trump wrote on social media.

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  US government enters partial shutdown as budget deadline passes

  World | January 31, 2026 11:27 IST

  Few months after the last major funding fight, the US government slipped into a partial shutdown on Saturday, after lawmakers missed the Jan 30 deadline to pass key spending legislation.

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  Trump says US government shutdown coming to an end soon as Senate reaches funding deal

  World | November 10, 2025 9:22 IST

  Donald Trump said, "We'll never agree to give any money to prisoners and illegals that come into our country. And I think the Democrats understand that. And it looks like we're getting close to the shutdown ending."

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  US government shutdown: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago among key airports to witness flights cut

  World | November 06, 2025 22:54 IST

  The US government shutdown has entered its 36th day, setting a new record and leaving millions of federal workers unpaid while key services face major disruptions. Programs across the country have been affected, including flight schedules and social welfare initiatives.

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  US shutdown enters fourth week: Workers, military families stand in long queues outside food banks

  World | October 24, 2025 23:49 IST

  Videos shared on social media showed Americans lining up for free meals, sparking fears of a “no food aid November” after several states warned that these benefits may not be distributed next month.

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  Air traffic controller shortages cause more US flight delays amid government shutdown

  World | October 08, 2025 14:46 IST

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it slows down flights when there are fewer controllers to keep air travel safe. They are working with the controllers to reduce delays and keep the skies safe.

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  US shutdown almost certain as Republican spending plan fails House vote I What's next for Biden?

  World | September 29, 2023 23:53 IST

  McCarthy's right-flank Republicans refused to support the bill despite its steep spending cuts of nearly 30 per cent to many agencies and severe border security provisions, calling it insufficient. The White House and Democrats rejected the Republican approach as too extreme.

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  US government shutdown nears this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next for Biden?

  World | September 28, 2023 16:33 IST

  A shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass some type of funding legislation that is signed into law by the president. Lawmakers are supposed to pass 12 different spending bills to fund agencies across the government, but the process is time-consuming.

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  US shutdown averted, border deal reached

  World | February 12, 2019 8:58 IST

  Talks had previously stalled on the detention of undocumented immigrants and funding for Trump's border wall.

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  US shutdown: Trump to make 'major' announcement today

  World | January 19, 2019 6:28 IST

  The shutdown, now in its 28th day, has rendered over 800,000 federal employees without work, crippling the functioning of several key wings of the government including Security and State department.  

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  White House official says ‘very possible’ shutdown stretches into 2019

  World | December 23, 2018 23:08 IST

  Senate Democrats, who oppose funding for President Donald Trump’s promised border wall, contend government could reopen immediately if Trump drops his demand to extend a physical barrier along the US-Mexico border.

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  US: Congress clears $1.3 trillion budget, averts another shutdown

  World | March 23, 2018 16:03 IST

  The House easily approved the measure Thursday, 256-167, a bipartisan tally that underscored the popularity of the compromise, which funds the government through September.

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  Donald Trump signs budget deal, bringing end to second US shutdown of 2018

  World | February 10, 2018 9:54 IST

  "Just signed Bill. Our Military will now be stronger than ever before. We love and need our Military and gave them everything - and more. First time this has happened in a long time. Also means JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!" Donald Trump said.

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  US shutdown over as Congress clears budget deal

  World | February 09, 2018 16:34 IST

  The government shut down at midnight Thursday after Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul blocked plans for a quick Senate vote, blaming his fellow Republicans for being “complicit” in the looming return of trillion-dollar budget deficits.

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  'US shutdown caused record number of furloughed days'

  World | November 08, 2013 9:08 IST

  Washington : Federal employees were furloughed for a combined total of 6.6 million days during the 16-day partial federal government shutdown starting Oct 1, the most number in all government shutdowns of the country, the

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  Senior official to get 'Obamacare' grilling

  World | October 29, 2013 10:39 IST

  Washington : The senior Obama administration official closest to the implementation of the health care law's dysfunctional website faces tough questions Tuesday from Congress at the start of a pivotal week.Medicare Chief Marilyn Tavenner will

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  Know facts about the US shutdown

  World | October 22, 2013 14:01 IST

  New Delhi: From time to time, the US government faces a complete shutdown of its essential services. Since 1976, the US federal government has faced a shutdown 17 times. The last one occurred when Bill

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  Pentagon suffers $600 million loss due to US shutdown

  World | October 18, 2013 9:24 IST

  Washington : The US government shutdown is over but it will take time to overcome the effects caused by the lockdown. The   partial shutdown  has cost the Pentagon nearly $600 million. The shutdown  has also

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  US crisis continues, Fitch puts 'AAA' credit rating on watch

  World | October 16, 2013 11:28 IST

  New York: As  the Congress failed to make a headway in breaking the  impasse over raising the country's debt ceiling before the deadline of October 17, a gloomy picture of default loomed over the horizon

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  US shutdown: Senate leaders nearing debt ceiling deal

  October 16, 2013 11:43 IST

  Washington: With a potential debt default looming, Senate leaders are nearing completion on a deal to stave off a self-inflicted political calamity that would shred US credibility and rock the global economy.Signs of hope emerged