The American Federation of Government Employees said a "government shutdown has been underway since January 20"

Elon Musk has indicated to Donald Trump’s inner circle that he wants to give $100 million to political groups overseen by the president’s allies, according to a report in The New York Times. Citing three sources familiar with the matter,

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives to speak with reporters as Republicans work to pass an interim spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through September, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) AP

A government shutdown would also add to an already chaotic federal government, as Trump and advisor Elon Musk have laid off more than 100,000 federal workers and consolidated fede

Senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram provides details on Senate Republicans' move to pin a possible government shutdown on Democrats as they mull whether to stand up to President Donald Trump and risk emboldening Elon Musk and DOGE.