Both parties brace for a ‘long conflict' as government shutdown hits two-week mark

For the eighth time, the Senate voted to reject the House-passed stopgap funding bill amid the fifth-longest shutdown in U.S.

Republican Rep. Lisa McClain talks about the ongoing government shutdown

NPR's Michel Martin asks Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain, the chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, about the ongoing government shutdown and the prospects for a resolution.

Government shutdown may last a long time, GOP Sen. John Curtis says. Here’s why.

Sen. John Curtis said that he hasn't heard from nearly as many constituents about issues during this government shutdown ...

Mass layoffs in US begins: Thousands of nuclear arms workers could be fired from their jobs amid government shutdown, warns top Republican

The National Nuclear Security Administration, responsible for US nuclear weapons, faces significant staff furloughs and ...

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler on his calls for Democrats to reopen the government

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the ongoing government shutdown and his calls for Democrats in his state to end it.

Government shutdown latest; Senate rejects funding deal, military push

Democrats and Republicans are still deadlocked as the Senate failed to muster enough votes on the House-passed Republican ...

Donald Trump Says Republican Must Be Thrown Out of Congress ‘ASAP’

Trump’s push to oust Massie comes as his allies ramp up efforts to recruit challengers and spend heavily against the Kentucky ...