US government shutdown2 Oct 2025Stay out of national parks during US shutdown, conservationists warn Reduced staffing at national parks means visitors are "really taking your chances", conservationists say.2 Oct 202530 Sep 2025US shutdown looms after Trump and Democrats end meeting without a deal Democrats say there are still "very large differences" between the two sides, while Republicans have accused them of "not doing the right thing".30 Sep 202523 Mar 2025Chuck Schumer says he is not stepping down, as he faces growing Democratic angerSome Democrats have openly criticised the Senate Minority Leader as the party debates how to oppose Trump.23 Mar 202522 Mar 2024Congress races to pass spending bill as shutdown loomsThe bill heads to the Senate after its passage in the House prompts a revolt against Speaker Johnson.22 Mar 20249 Mar 2024US lawmakers vote to avert government shutdownThe $459bn spending package passed the Senate hours before several federal agencies were to suspend services.9 Mar 20247 Mar 2024US Congress inches closer to averting a shutdownThe House backs a $467.5bn spending bill, the first step in averting a partial government shutdown.7 Mar 202418 Jan 2024US Congress votes to avoid looming shutdownLawmakers rushed through temporary funding to keep the government open ahead of a Friday deadline.18 Jan 202416 Nov 2023US Congress averts government shutdown threatCongress has passed a stopgap bill, delaying a government funding crisis until the new year.16 Nov 202315 Nov 2023US House passes funding bill to avert shutdownThe new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a revolt from his backbench.15 Nov 2023...