What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens when funding runs out

Much of the federal government is on the verge of shutting down​ if Congress does not reach a deal to approve new funding by ...

Here's what a government shutdown could affect around the country

A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects ...

What stops during a government shutdown? What to know as shutdown deadline approaches

The U.S. government will shut down on midnight, Oct. 1 unless Congress comes together to pass a bill. Here's what Floridians ...

Here’s what is so different about the brewing government shutdown

The possible government shutdown that seems imminent this week would be like no federal funding crunch before it.

What will happen if there's a government shutdown at day's end

WASHINGTON — Washington is just hours away from yet another federal government shutdown, with prospects looking rather bleak ...

What a Federal Government Shutdown Could Mean For You

As Democratic and Republican lawmakers fight over a funding bill and healthcare cuts, the possibility of a government ...

What is a government shutdown? Here's what it means and how it works

As Republicans and Democrats clash over a funding bill, a partial government shutdown looms Oct. 1. Here's what happens ...

Will the federal government shutdown in 2025? Here's what South Carolinians need to know

Congress has until midnight on Sept. 30 to strike a compromise and avoid a shutdown. Neither side seems to be budging.

The federal government could shut down soon. Here’s what you need to know

A possible federal government shutdown is only days away as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the ...

The government could shut down in less than a week. Here's what you need to know

The government runs out of funding as the clock strikes midnight from Tuesday, Sept. 30 to Wednesday, Oct. 1. To avoid that ...

The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what economists say would be the impact.

The economic impact of a government shutdown depends on its duration, economists say. Some payments, like Social Security, would continue to be issued.