President Trump holds the record for the longest continuous government shutdown, but Carter and Reagan have records, too.

Major stock market indexes are trading near all-time highs, but could start to decline ahead of a looming government shutdown that could occur as early as next week. Government Shutdown Looms ...

During a government shutdown, federal agencies and services not deemed "essential" must stop working. Here's what's open and closed.

The Trump administration is planning to furlough around 550,000 federal employees on Wednesday if Congress fails to act ...

Here’s when and why the federal government could shut down this week, when the last government shutdown was and how it could ...

Here are some frequently asked questions about the impacts a potential shutdown would have on travel: Transportation Security ...

While the government plays a big part in the economy, history shows that the lasting effects of shutdowns are limited.

The federal government is set to run out of money at midnight, unless Congress can reach a deal to pass a funding bill. Would ...

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