government shutdown

A funding deal in the Senate signaled the end to the government shutdown, but Catholic groups expressed concern about the fate of health insurance subsidies.

President Donald Trump and Republicans grappled with election losses Nov. 4 as the federal government shutdown became the longest in history. 

The federal government shutdown extended into its third week while the East Wing of the White House was demolished amid President Trump’s plans for a ballroom.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 15 heard oral arguments over a Voting Rights Act provision and the White House drew attention to Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Israel’s government ratified what the White House called the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump indicated he planned to visit the region.

Federal food assistance programs used by millions could be at risk as the federal government shutdown continues, proponents of those programs said.

Catholic groups serving the poor urged lawmakers to end the gridlock which has resulted in a federal government shutdown.

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Republicans in the U.S. House rejected their own party’s funding bill shortly before a looming deadline to avert a government shutdown. Also, a U.S. bishop expanded …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The federal government appears to be heading toward a shutdown at the end of September, as congressional lawmakers are running out of time to pass legislation …