Government shutdown

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Deal struck to end US government shutdown - for three weeks - but does NOT include wall funds

LATEST: To those federal employees who have been without pay in recent weeks, Donald Trump said: "I will make sure that all employees receive their backpay very quickly. Or as soon as possible. It’ll happen fast.”

Fri, 25 Jan, 2019

Why Trump will likely lose the government shutdown

One of the biggest myths about government shutdowns is that presidents usually win, writes John A. Tures.

Thu, 10 Jan, 2019

Latest: US Senate passes budget agreement to end government shutdown

Update 7.25am The US Senate has passed a bipartisan budget agreement and spending bill to reopen the shuttered federal government.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2018