The third federal government shutdown of Donald Trump’s presidency is now underway. Here’s a look at the public services that will – and won’t – be interrupted.
Author: Michael Collins, USA TODAY
Senate passes bill to avoid government shutdown; House vote comes next
Nine federal departments will run out of money and shut down at midnight Friday unless Congress and the White House reach a deal to extend funding.
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NORAD’s Santa Tracker has monitored the Jolly Ol’ Man’s journey across the globe on Christmas Eve for more than 60 years.
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Sen. Bob Corker slams ‘grotesque’ spending bill as worst he has seen
Tennessee Republican says he will vote against the proposal because it does nothing to tackle the nation’s financial woes.