US Shutdown
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U.S. government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch spending bill failsRight-flank Republicans refused to support a temporary funding measure despite its steep spending cuts and severe border security provisions, calling it insufficient.U.S. NewsSep 29, 2023
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Some hardline Republicans push U.S. government closer to shutdown. What to knowThe U.S. federal government was two days from a partial shutdown on Friday, as a handful of hardline House Republicans refused to support a bipartisan stopgap spending bill.U.S. NewsSep 29, 2023
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U.S. government shutdown looking more likely. What would the impacts be?A shutdown of federal government operations may have wide-ranging impacts on military operations, employee paycheques, and the U.S. and Canadian economies.EconomySep 26, 2023
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Dueling bills head to U.S. Senate to end historic shutdownSenate leaders agreed to hold votes this week on dueling proposals to reopen shuttered federal agencies,WorldJan 23, 2019
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U.S. shutdown could end up costing $6B by Friday — more than Trump wants for the border wallThe record-long U.S. government shutdown could soon cost the economy more than the $5.7 billion that Donald Trump is demanding for his border wall, says an economist.WorldJan 22, 2019
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Trump uses migrant caravan, prayer rugs to defend border wall, despite little proofU.S. President Donald Trump invoked the migrant caravan on Twitter o Friday morning to talk about border security as the government shutdown continues into its 28th day.WorldJan 18, 2019
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U.S. Coast Guard suggests employees host garage sale to make ends meet during government shutdownIn a tip sheet that has since been removed, the agency suggests employees take up babysitting or hold a garage sale to make ends meet.WorldJan 10, 2019
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Trump not planning to invoke emergency powers over border wall: reportU.S. President Donald Trump does not plan to invoke emergency powers over what he calls a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border during a televised speech Tuesday, the Washington Post reports.PoliticsJan 8, 2019
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Bullies: They’re not just in middle schoolWas a losing team bullied? Is your angry spouse a bully? How about that co-worker who's always criticizing you? Or the politicians who forced a government shutdown?LifestyleOct 27, 2013
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Grand Canyon reopens in deal on national parks between federal, state officialsTourists returned to the Grand Canyon on Saturday after Arizona officials along with several counterparts agreed to a federal government plan to reopen national parks, which had been closed as a result of the partial government shutdown.Oct 12, 2013
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