US government ‘shutdown’ again: Why these crises keep happening and what they really mean?

[ad_1] Government shutdowns in the United States can sometimes feel like a long-running TV soap. Just as one funding standoff is resolved, reports of another closure begin to surface.The repetition of the term “shutdown” can create confusion, raising many questions like, “Didn’t this just happen? Does a shutdown mean the entire government simply goes on […]

US government enters partial shutdown after Congress fails to pass 2026 budget

[ad_1] The US government entered a partial shutdown Saturday after Congress failed to approve the 2026 budget by midnight. The shutdown was triggered by Democratic opposition to federal immigration agents killing two protesters in Minneapolis, which halted talks about Department of Homeland Security funding. However, the disruption is expected to be brief as the House […]

US govt shutdown set to end? Moderate Dems break ranks; what happens next | World News

[ad_1] President Donald Trump talks with reporters upon his arrival at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) The United States appears closer to ending the longest government shutdown in its history, after a group of moderate senators broke ranks and voted late Sunday to advance a short-term spending […]

US shutdown: Senate standoff continues as Republicans reject Chuck Schumer plan to reopen government

[ad_1] The U.S. government shutdown shows no sign of ending, as Senate Republicans on Friday rejected a new proposal from Majority Leader Chuck Schumer aimed at reopening federal agencies. The shutdown, which began on October 1, has now stretched to 38 days, making it the longest in US history. Schumer’s proposal sought to preserve enhanced […]

US shutdown crisis hits the skies: 40 major airports could cut up to 4,000 flights per day | World News

[ad_1] Air travel in the US is on the brink of major disruption as the government shutdown enters record-breaking territory. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned that up to 4,000 domestic flights per day could be cut at around 40 of the country’s busiest airports if the political impasse continues, citing severe staffing strain […]

US government shutdown ties record for longest in history

[ad_1] The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol near sunset in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo) WASHINGTON: The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, matching a record set during Donald Trump’s first presidency, as his administration warned of potential chaos at airports going into one of the busiest […]

US govt shutdown impact: Air traffic controllers unpaid, flights delayed; staffing crunch hits key airports

[ad_1] The US government shutdown has entered its second month, disrupting several sectors and heavily impacting the nation’s air travel industry. Airports across the country continue to face massive delays amid a growing shortage of air traffic controllers, many of whom have now missed their first full paycheck.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday that […]

US government shutdown: Trump admin’s closure hits workers, economy; Which sectors are affected?

[ad_1] The federal government shutdown in the United States is moving closer to becoming the second longest in history, with no signs of a breakthrough. Some lawmakers have even warned that it could soon surpass the record 35-day shutdown that took place during US President Donald Trump’s first term.The standoff began on October 1. DRONE […]

US government deadlock: Trump labels as ‘Democrat shutdown’; accuses opposition of blocking immigration measures

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (PTI) As the US government shutdown entered its 18th day on Friday, President Donald Trump called it a “Democrat shutdown,” accusing the opposition of blocking efforts to curb illegal immigration.“The shutdown continues. The Republican Party is not going to pay a trillion and a half dollars to illegal immigrants coming […]

US government shutdown: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing federal workers, says ‘it can’t be tolerated’

[ad_1] A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown. The decision came as the shutdown entered its third week.US district judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said the planned job cuts were being carried out without proper consideration. “It’s very much ready, fire, aim […]