Us Shutdown
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Trump urges House to vote to end govt shutdown but neither Republicans nor Democrats ready for it
World | Feb 03, 2026, 06:41 AM 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 | Jan 31, 2026, 11:27 AM ISTFew 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 | Nov 10, 2025, 09:22 AM ISTDonald 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 | Nov 06, 2025, 10:54 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 24, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTVideos 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 | Oct 08, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 29, 2023, 11:53 PM ISTMcCarthy'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 | Sep 28, 2023, 04:33 PM ISTA 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 | Feb 12, 2019, 08:58 AM ISTTalks 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 | Jan 19, 2019, 06:28 AM ISTThe 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 | Dec 23, 2018, 11:08 PM ISTSenate 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 | Mar 23, 2018, 04:03 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 10, 2018, 09:54 AM 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 | Feb 09, 2018, 04:34 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 08, 2013, 09:08 AM ISTWashington : 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 | Oct 29, 2013, 10:39 AM ISTWashington : 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 | Oct 22, 2013, 02:01 PM ISTNew 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 | Oct 18, 2013, 09:24 AM ISTWashington : 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 | Oct 16, 2013, 11:28 AM ISTNew 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
Oct 16, 2013, 11:43 AM ISTWashington: 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