Tag: Washington D.C. Bureau
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Speaker says “Nothing to Negotiate” as Shutdown Continues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six days into the government shutdown and it looks we might be in a shutdown for a little longer. On Capitol Hill, Democrats and Republicans continue to play the blame game as the pause in funding impacts government programs.
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How a Government Shutdown Impacts Service Members and Military Families
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The budget stalemate in Congress is rippling far beyond the Capitol dome. All military personnel will remain on normal duty status and must report for work. Nearly half of the Pentagon’s civilian employees could be furloughed- no work, and no pay.
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Government Shutdown Stalemate Continues as Parties Clash Over Healthcare Funding
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Democrats want to expand access and reverse past cuts, but Republicans argue their funding proposal would open the door to healthcare coverage for unlawful immigrants. Each side is accusing the other of lying about where federal health care dollars are spent.
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Trump says there will be Cuts to “Democrat Agencies”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the federal government shutdown saga continues, the President Donald Trump is seizing the shutdown as an opportunity to slash the federal workforce. Trump shared on social media he and his budget director will decide which so-called “democrat agencies” to cut during the shutdown. The president is…
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Shutdown Impacts Some Veteran Services but Critical Care, Benefits Remain Intact for Now
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The U.S. government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday thanks to a deadlocked Senate. The federal government shutdown is already sending ripples across the country. Many that rely on services from the government are wondering how those services will be impacted.
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Congressional Members still get Paid during a Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a government shutdown, as many as four million federal employees, including some service members, will not get a paycheck. Some federal workers deemed essential, like air traffic controllers and certain military members, are told to work anyways. However, the members of congress, will still get paid.…
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Federal Government Officially Shuts Down, Senate Remains Deadlocked
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The federal government has shut down after Congress failed to reach a deal before the deadline. It’s the first shutdown since 2019. Tuesday evening, the Senate rejected not one, but two competing funding bills—paving the way for the shutdown.
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Time Running Out as Congress Faces Midnight Shutdown Deadline
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Time is running out in Washington tonight, with just hours left to prevent a government shutdown. If lawmakers can’t strike a deal before midnight, much of the federal government could grind to a halt and thousands of workers across the country would be affected.
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How a Shutdown Could Impact Government Services
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – If the government shuts down, it could have a large impact on government services. Millions of federal employees could go without a paycheck, and non-essential services could close. Here’s how a shutdown could impact you:
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Netanyahu On Board with Trump Admin’s Gaza Peace Proposal Following White House Meeting
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President Trump sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a comprehensive Gaza peace proposal. The 20-point plan calls for Gaza to be a “deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.”