U.S. Government shutdown updates

U.S. Government shutdown: Trump says there could be firings and project cuts if shutdown continues

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U.S. Government shutdown: Trump says there could be firings and project cuts if shutdown continues

U.S. President Donald Trump said revenues from new tariffs were just starting to kick in but could eventually reach $1 trillion a year and said some of the funds would help pay down the government’s debt, which he said could reach $38 trillion. File | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (October … Read more

U.S. Government shutdown: What to expect as partisan division rules Washington

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U.S. Government shutdown: What to expect as partisan division rules Washington

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged Federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government. Republicans supported a short-term measure to fund the government generally at current levels through November 21, but Democrats blocked it, insisting the measure address their concerns on health care. They want to reverse … Read more