Government Shutdown
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- Dec 13
Shutdown stare down: What a partial government shutdown during the holidays could look like
If lawmakers fail to strike a spending deal by Dec. 21, a government shutdown will take place. But it would look a little different than past instances.
Dec 13
- Nov 27
Government shutdown looms as Trump demands border security money
Congress must pass a bill by Dec. 7 to avert a partial government shutdown.
Nov 27
- Mar 23
Rand Paul wants to read entire 2,000-page spending bill and that could shut down the government
The bill would fund the government through September 30.
Mar 23
- Mar 22
Congress unveils $1.3 trillion spending bill as shutdown looms
ABC News' chief White House correspondent, Jonathan Karl, reports on the reaction to the spending bill that needs to pass before Friday to avoid a government shutdown.
Mar 22
- Mar 22
Lawmakers close to agreement on $1.3 trillion spending bill to avoid shutdown
Lawmakers are closing in on an agreement for $1.3 trillion spending bill.
Mar 22
- Mar 20
Congress heading toward government shutdown as spending talks drag on
White House and Congress continue bipartisan talks towards $1.3 trillion bill.
Mar 20
- Feb 10
Government shutdown ends as President Trump signs budget deal
Lawmakers have until midnight Thursday to avert another government shutdown.
Feb 10 - Feb 9
- Feb 9
Lawmakers' late-night showdown ends with bipartisan budget deal
The shutdown ended up being just hours long after the House followed suit with the Senate to pass the two-year budget package early Friday morning to fund the government through March 23.
Feb 9
- Feb 9
House Speaker Paul Ryan trying to get GOP on board with bipartisan budget deal
For many conservatives, the half-trillion-dollar price tag is a nonstarter.
Feb 9
- Feb 8
Lawmakers race to strike a $500B budget deal
The Senate deal includes a big boost in defense and domestic spending but no action on immigration, a President Trump priority, as the government shutdown looms.
Feb 8 - Feb 8
WH reacts to Senate's sweeping spending deal
ABC News' Chief White House Correspondent Jon Karl reports on the budget deal that does not does not include action on immigration or funding for President Trump's border wall
Feb 8 - Feb 6
Shutdown looms as Congress initiates legislative ping pong
The House is expected to pass a bill today to fund government to March 23
Feb 6 - Jan 23
Immigration activists outraged with Democrats over Senate vote to end government shutdown
Immigration and progressive organizations were outraged with Democrats on Monday night after party leadership agreed not to obstruct a short-term funding bill.
Jan 23 - Jan 23
Sen. Collins says she used 'secret weapon' in shutdown negotiations
Sen. Collins' says her "secret weapon" helped reopen the government.
Jan 23 - Jan 23
Trump touts 'big win' for GOP on government shutdown
President Trump wrote in a tweet, "See you at the negotiating table," after Congress agreed to a short-term funding bill.
Jan 23 - Jan 23
Government reopens after 3-day shutdown
Congress agreed to the short-term funding bill after Senate Republicans provided assurances to Democrats that immigration and other contentious issues would soon be addressed.
Jan 23 - Jan 23
Trump signs funding bill to end shutdown, immigration debate continues
Following passage in the Senate and House, President Donald Trump on Monday night signed a bill to fund the government for three weeks.
Jan 23 - Jan 23
The Senate and House vote to end government shutdown
Democrats agreed to a three-week funding deal in exchange for more talks on immigration.
Jan 23 - Jan 22
Senate reaches deal to end shutdown
We have a lot to do," Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said.
Jan 22 - Jan 22
Shutdown continues after late Senate vote falls short
Democrats are insisting any spending bill include protections for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children but Republicans say they won't negotiate until the government reopens.
Jan 22 - Jan 22
White House blames Democrats for shutdown
ABC News' Cecilia Vega reports on the release of photographs by the White House to show that President Trump was working as the government shutdown canceled his trip to Florida.
Jan 22 - Jan 22
Sources say Trump came close to striking a deal with Democrats the border wall
Sen. Chuck Schumer claims a deal was made twice 'till the President changed his mind.
Jan 22 - Jan 22
WH press secretary reacts to 3rd day of government shutdown
Sarah Sanders speaks out on "GMA" about accusations that President Trump has been inconsistent in his positions as Democrats and Republicans try to broker a deal.
Jan 22 - Jan 22
Government shutdown enters day 3
The Senate is expected to vote on a short-term proposal to fund the government after failing to end the shutdown overnight.
Jan 22 - Jan 22
Shutdown enters third day as bipartisan group of senators tries to broker compromise
A vote on ending debate is slated to take place at noon on Monday.
Jan 22 - Jan 22
Republicans 'showing flexibility' to end government shutdown: White House official
A White House official said the administration is "making progress."
Jan 22 - Jan 21
Trump willing to support legal status for 'Dreamers' in exchange for border wall: White House sources
White House sources tell ABC News' Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl that the president is willing to make a deal that could end the shutdown.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
Government shutdown comes on anniversary of President Trump's inauguration
Lawmakers on both sides are blaming each other, but in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll, Americans were 20 points more likely to blame Trump and Republicans over Democrats for a shutdown.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
White House official says Democrats are taking an 'implausible position' on immigration
Aftering spending Saturday trying to negotiate a deal between the White House and lawmakers, White House legislative affairs director Marc Short joins "This Week."
Jan 21 - Jan 21
Democratic Whip: 'We can resolve this (shutdown) quickly' if Trump and leaders sit down
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois discusses the latest on the government shutdown and efforts to secure a deal to protect so-called "Dreamers."
Jan 21 - Jan 21
House Democrat: Pay the 'hostage takers' for the border wall to protect 'Dreamers'
Congressional Hispanic Caucus member Rep. Luis Gutierrez is interviewed on "This Week" about the shutdown and what Democrats can accept on an immigration deal.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
Freedom Caucus Chair: Democrats holding military 'hostage' with government shutdown
Republican Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) discusses the state of the shutdown on "This Week" Sunday.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
DC bars offer drink specials to furloughed federal workers: 'They can shutdown the government but they can’t shutdown your fun'
"They can’t shutdown your fun," one watering hole tweeted.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
Latest on the government shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said there would be a vote at 1 a.m. on Monday unless an agreement is reached sooner.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
#TrumpShutdown beats #SchumerShutdown in hashtag battle to assign blame
Twitter users are in a pitched battle assign blame for the federal shutdown.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
Eric Trump on government shutdown: 'Honestly, I think it's a good thing for us'
The president's second son said the shutdown paints Democrats in a bad light.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
- Jan 21
Government shutdown stalemate turning into a battle over blame
Negotiations seemingly going nowhere and both sides are blaming each other.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
Statue of Liberty closed due to shutdown
The closure of the landmark on Saturday was noticed by tourists.
Jan 21 - Jan 21
Government shutdown continues as Congress tangles over immigration and short-term funding solution
Trump is accusing Democrats of wanting "unchecked illegal immigration."
Jan 21 - Jan 20
Inside the Trump-Schumer talks leading up to the government shutdown
The New York senator and the president spoke several times Friday.
Jan 20 - Jan 20
Government shutdown begins; how it affects ordinary Americans
Republican and Democratic lawmakers point fingers after the failed late-night attempts to craft a deal to fund the government.
Jan 20 - Jan 20
Lawmakers react to government shutdown with hashtags #TrumpShutdown, #SchumerShutdown
The hashtage #TrumpShutdown was the #1 trending Twitter term.
Jan 20 - Jan 20
As government shutdown begins, so does finger-pointing
Republicans and Democrats blamed each other for the impasse.
Jan 20 - Jan 20
Here's how a government shutdown could affect you
Here's how a government shutdown could affect you
Jan 20 - Jan 20
White House prepares for government shutdown, blames Senate Democrats
OMB director Mick Mulvaney and director of legislative affairs Marc Short gave a special briefing on the looming government shutdown.
Jan 20 - Jan 20
Trump blames Democrats for looming shutdown
ABC News' Jon Karl reports on what President Trump is willing to do to help lawmakers reach a deal to prevent a government shutdown.
Jan 20