Trump gives campaign-style speech at Justice Department; Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown
Updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate confirmation ...
Government shutdown looms: A look at how and where federal workers would be most affected
Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has little time to prevent a government ...
Dems, facing shutdown, previously criticized Republicans for 'political games' during gov funding fights
Democrats have criticized Republicans for their hesitation to pass government funding legislation, while their own party is currently on the brink of allowing a federal shutdown.