Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Returns After Monthlong August Recess

US Congress returns, with one month to avert government shutdown

The U.S. Congress returned on Tuesday with less than a month left to perform one of its core functions — keeping federal agencies funded and averting a partial government shutdown — a job that it has struggled to perform in…

Democrats’ Dilemma: Force Government Shutdown or Cave Again

Democrats’ dilemma: force a government shutdown or cave again. With the September deadline looming, Schumer and fellow congressional Democrats need to decide whether to use the one leverage point they actually have.

US Congress back to work as clock ticks on federal shutdown

US lawmakers returned to work Tuesday after more than a month off, with a countdown beginning as they rush to pass a temporary budget and ward off a federal government shutdown before September 30.

Government shutdown, Epstein files, DC crime: Congress returns to mountain of drama

Congress returned from August recess with many battles ahead, including a Sept. 30 government funding deadline, Epstein drama and extending Trump's control over D.C. police.

Tick tock: Congress has 14 legislative days to stop a government shutdown

Congressional lawmakers return to D.C. with a massive September agenda, including efforts to avoid a government shutdown and a debate on whether to change the rules for confirming nominees.(Image credit: J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Congress faces potential government shutdown Oct. 1 without compromise

A partial government shutdown looms Oct. 1 unless Congress can overcome partisan bickering and a loss of trillions in tariffs to keep the lights on.