How would a government shutdown affect travel around the U.S.?
A prolonged government shutdown, as occurred in 2018, could lead to long lines at TSA checkpoints and economic losses, experts warn.
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How would a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?
The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.
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Government shutdown nears as White House meeting yields little progress
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Senate returns as lawmakers stare down government shutdown
The Senate returns to Washington on Monday with less than two days to fund the government amid a stalemate between Democrats and Republicans on the path forward.
Trump confident ahead of Monday showdown, says Dems' position makes shutdown likely
President Trump is scheduled to meet Monday with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Trump to meet with congressional leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
Here's what economists say about the impact of a government shutdown
The economic impact of a government shutdown depends on its duration, economists say. Some payments, like Social Security, would continue to be issued.
Democrats dismiss White House's shutdown layoff threat as "intimidation"
Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
Trump cancels meeting with Democratic leaders as shutdown deadline nears
President Trump said Tuesday that he won't meet with Democratic leaders in Congress until they "become realistic" about their demands.
Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms
Democrats have pleaded with Republicans to negotiate before government funding expires at the end of the month.
House-passed GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in Senate
A Republican measure to keep the government funded past Oct. 1 stalled in the Senate after clearing the House on Friday.
Democrats release counteroffer to avert shutdown while House advances GOP plan
House Republicans advanced their own plan earlier Wednesday, moving one step closer to funding the government without provisions sought by Democrats.
Schumer says GOP plan to avert shutdown "not good enough to get our votes"
Republicans and Democrats are still far apart on how to avert a government shutdown just three weeks before funding runs out.
Congress returns to face chaotic funding fight, Epstein drama, crime crackdown
Congress returns this week from its August recess staring down a deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown by month's end.
Congress passes 3-month funding extension to avoid shutdown
The House and Senate approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through Dec. 20, sending it to President Biden's desk.
Johnson says Trump "understands the situation" as shutdown nears
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
House delays vote on GOP measure to fund the government
Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House would not proceed with a planned vote on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.
Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion funding package in sprint to avoid shutdown
The package would conclude the long-delayed process of funding the government with a shutdown deadline quickly approaching.
Senate passes first government funding package to avoid shutdown
The six-bill package funds parts of the federal government through September.
Biden signs short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown
The measure delays a partial government shutdown for at least another week while Congress tries to agree on long-term funding.
Will there be a government shutdown? Lawmakers see path forward after Biden meeting
"We believe we can get to agreement on these issues and prevent a government shutdown, and that's our first responsibility," Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Government shutdown threat returns as Congress wraps up recess
Lawmakers are set to return to Capitol Hill with only a matter of days to avert a partial government shutdown.
Congress approves short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown
The stopgap measure averts a partial government shutdown, delaying the funding deadlines until March.
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How would a government shutdown affect travel around the U.S.?
A prolonged government shutdown, as occurred in 2018, could lead to long lines at TSA checkpoints and economic losses, experts warn.
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Bessent hires new chief of staff, two sources say
The treasury secretary's current chief of staff, Dan Katz, is heading to the International Monetary Fund.
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ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Labor Dept. says a government shutdown could delay Friday's jobs report
The agency's Bureau of Labor Statistics would suspend operations if the U.S. government shuts down this week, potentially delaying key economic reports.
Prepare to pay more for furniture and home remodels under new tariffs
While the tariffs will impact everyone to some degree, experts say more of the pain will be felt by lower-income consumers.
How would a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?
The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.
Trump and Netanyahu say they have a peace proposal for Gaza
The White House on Monday released a 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination appears in court remotely
Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.
live updates
Government shutdown nears as White House meeting yields little progress
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Senate returns as lawmakers stare down government shutdown
The Senate returns to Washington on Monday with less than two days to fund the government amid a stalemate between Democrats and Republicans on the path forward.
Where jobs are scarce, people could dodge Trump's Medicaid work rules
Under a new law, many Americans will have to meet a work requirement to obtain and keep their Medicaid coverage. But due to an exemption, millions living in areas of high unemployment could be spared.
Oregon sues Trump administration over plans to send troops to Portland
State Attorney General Dan Rayfield said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a memo to Gov. Tina Kotek authorizing 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to the city of Portland.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Trump Jan. 6 FBI accusation "appalling"
Klobuchar, who led a bipartisan investigation into security problems on Jan. 6, said "nowhere was it found that the FBI was acting as agitators."
Trump confident ahead of Monday showdown, says Dems' position makes shutdown likely
President Trump is scheduled to meet Monday with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 28, 2025.
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 28, 2025.
Transcript: Sen. Amy Klobuchar on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 28, 2025.
Transcript: Ty Cobb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ty Cobb, who served as White House Special Counsel during President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 28, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 28, 2025.