Government Shutdown

Freshman Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has become a favorite of the media for his vocal defense of President Trump in the Russia investigation. (Alex Wroblewski/Bloomberg)

Beltway Confidential

Matt Gaetz: The boy politician making the most of his Trump moment

Philip Wegmann -

February 9, 2018 10:59 pm

The Senate passed legislation shortly before 2 a.m. Friday, and the House followed up with a 5:30 a.m. vote to keep the government open. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

News

Trump signs spending bill to end 8-hour shutdown

Pete Kasperowicz -

February 9, 2018 1:45 pm

The Democrats who opposed the measure because it didn't include a fix for the 800,000 recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program now have little hope that legislation will be passed by the March 5 deadline imposed by Trump, if at all. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Immigration

Democrats see no leverage left to push DACA fix with budget deal done

Laura Barrón-López -

February 9, 2018 1:31 pm

The Capitol Building is illuminated against the sunrise before the presidential inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Immigration

House holds 5:30 am vote to end brief shutdown, sends spending bill to Trump

Susan Ferrechio -

February 9, 2018 10:35 am

While Sen. Rand Paul said throughout the night that he didn't want to shut the government down, it was cemented when the Senate was called into recess during the 11 p.m. hour until 12:01 a.m. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

News

‘A colossal waste of everyone’s time’: Senators strike bipartisan chord as Rand Paul forces shutdown

Al Weaver -

February 9, 2018 7:50 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was among many House and Senate fiscal conservatives who oppose the plan's steep increase in spending, specifically on the domestic side. (Senate TV via AP)

Immigration

Senate passes spending deal nearly two hours into partial government closure

Susan Ferrechio -

February 9, 2018 6:55 am

At the stroke of midnight Thursday night, the U.S. government entered its second partial shutdown of 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

News

Government enters second partial shutdown of 2018

Diana Stancy Correll -

February 9, 2018 5:38 am

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, unlike the federal government, only 22 states partially shut down without a budget agreement. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Op-Eds

Congress can and should end government shutdowns for good

Kurt Couchman -

February 9, 2018 5:01 am

House Republicans, led by Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, need political cover from President Trump, an immigration hawk beloved by the GOP base, if they're to risk crossing their most committed voters and supporting legislation that could provide amnesty to around 2 million people. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Economy

Paul Ryan, cornered on immigration, defers to Trump

David M. Drucker -

February 9, 2018 5:01 am

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., staged a record-breaking speech in order to pressure Republicans into allowing a vote on protecting DACA recipients. But even as Democratic leaders like her plan to vote against the budget measure, she isn't actively pushing her fellow Democrats to vote against it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Immigration

House Democrats leave caucus meeting deeply divided on spending bill

laura-barronlopez, Al Weaver -

February 9, 2018 2:17 am

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Tag: Government Shutdown

Trump signs spending bill to end 8-hour shutdown

Democrats see no leverage left to push DACA fix with budget deal done

House holds 5:30 am vote to end brief shutdown, sends spending bill to Trump

‘A colossal waste of everyone’s time’: Senators strike bipartisan chord as Rand Paul forces shutdown

Senate passes spending deal nearly two hours into partial government closure

Government enters second partial shutdown of 2018

House Democrats leave caucus meeting deeply divided on spending bill

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