/tags/government-shutdown government shutdown en-US Copyright Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:27:33 GMT /npr-news/2024-02-27/congressional-leaders-hope-to-avoid-a-shutdown-but-ukraine-aid-is-still-unclear After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:27:33 GMT /npr-news/2024-02-27/congressional-leaders-hope-to-avoid-a-shutdown-but-ukraine-aid-is-still-unclear Tamara Keith, Eric McDaniel /2021-12-03/congress-avoids-a-government-shutdown-but-a-long-to-do-list-looms Lawmakers are juggling must-pass items, like addressing the nation's borrowing authority and an annual defense authorization package, along with major political priorities for Democrats. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:47:05 GMT /2021-12-03/congress-avoids-a-government-shutdown-but-a-long-to-do-list-looms Kelsey Snell /news-partners/2020-12-27/trump-signs-covid-19-relief-deal-after-his-criticism-threatened-to-derail-it President Trump's signature, even after his bashing of the legislation, puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive bill. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 01:14:52 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-27/trump-signs-covid-19-relief-deal-after-his-criticism-threatened-to-derail-it Barbara Sprunt, Benjamin Swasey /news-partners/npr-news/2020-12-23/whats-at-stake-with-trumps-threat-covid-19-relief-and-a-government-shutdown President Trump has introduced a round of Christmas chaos that imperils direct payments to millions of Americans suffering due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:29:09 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-12-23/whats-at-stake-with-trumps-threat-covid-19-relief-and-a-government-shutdown Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/2020-12-18/covid-19-relief-deal-stalled-as-trump-signs-2-day-stopgap-bill-to-avoid-shutdown As congressional leaders negotiate, other lawmakers are demanding more details. Plus, Democrats are objecting to a push by some Senate Republicans to limit emergency lending rules. Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:27:24 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-18/covid-19-relief-deal-stalled-as-trump-signs-2-day-stopgap-bill-to-avoid-shutdown Deirdre Walsh, Kelsey Snell, Claudia Grisales /news-partners/2020-12-09/house-approves-temporary-government-funding-bill-as-larger-deal-remains-elusive House lawmakers passed a one-week spending measure to thwart a government shutdown before a Friday deadline. It now heads to the Senate, with hopes lawmakers reach a bigger deal this month. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:25:35 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-09/house-approves-temporary-government-funding-bill-as-larger-deal-remains-elusive Claudia Grisales /news-partners/2020-09-30/president-signs-spending-stopgap-measure-averting-government-shutdown The legislation passed hours before current funding levels were set to expire. With government funding resolved, it's unclear whether both chambers can come together on a coronavirus relief package. Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:12:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-09-30/president-signs-spending-stopgap-measure-averting-government-shutdown Kelsey Snell /news-partners/2020-09-22/house-passes-short-term-funding-bill-to-keep-government-running The measure includes a last-minute agreement with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans over aid for farmers. The Senate needs to vote on the resolution and send it to President Trump. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:27:07 GMT /news-partners/2020-09-22/house-passes-short-term-funding-bill-to-keep-government-running Susan Davis /news-partners/2019-12-19/senate-approves-1-4-trillion-spending-agreement-ahead-of-shutdown-deadline Congress has approved two major spending bills to fund the federal government through September 2020. The package heads to the president's desk for his signature. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:09:40 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-19/senate-approves-1-4-trillion-spending-agreement-ahead-of-shutdown-deadline Kelsey Snell /news-partners/2019-12-12/congressional-negotiators-reach-tentative-deal-on-1-3-trillion-spending-package The agreement would fund programs through the end of September 2020 and avoid a government shutdown. Federal agencies run out of money at midnight on Dec. 20. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 23:05:35 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-12/congressional-negotiators-reach-tentative-deal-on-1-3-trillion-spending-package Kelsey Snell