Those who still have jobs will receive back pay once funding is restored to their agency. In prior shutdowns, Congress had to approve back pay for employees, but a 2019 law made it mandatory. Contractors — who were responsible for carrying out about $755 billion worth of government work in the last fiscal year — are not guaranteed back pay.

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The U.S. government could shutdown starting Oct. 1 when funding runs out. With a potential shutdown on the horizon, here's what you need to know.

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

When the United States Senate failed to pass a short-term spending bill before the September 30 deadline, the impasse

Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.

The high-powered foursome’s double date night came just over day after Vice President Vance made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room on Wednesday, the first day of what has now become a three-day partial government shutdown with no end in sight.

Thousands of National Guard service members on active duty in the U.S. and worldwide are not being paid during the government shutdown.

Taiwan is considering forming a high-tech strategic partnership with the U.S., which wants increased Taiwanese investment, the island's top tariff negotiator said on Thursday, giving an update on talks with Washington.