The standoff began in late September as lawmakers faced a deadline to fund the government by the start of a new fiscal year on Oct. 1. House Republicans passed a short-term funding measure on Sept. 19 ...

The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally in sight, with the House of Representatives set to vote on a federal funding bill later Wednesday evening. House lawmakers are set ...

Now in its 36th day, pain points for Americans continue to mount. The government shutdown on Wednesday entered its 36th day, officially becoming the longest shutdown in U.S. history. That means the ...

WASHINGTON — Friday marked 17 days since the federal government shut down, which is nearly halfway to matching the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. With no end in sight, the current ...

The previous 35-day record was set during his first term. Now in its 36th day, the U.S. government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. That means the two longest shutdowns in American ...

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., delivered a stark warning during a Monday press conference on Day 13 of the government shutdown. "We're barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history ...

Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Washington — The longest government shutdown in modern U.S.

"Let's call a deal a deal." Sen. Tim Kaine details what could end longest shutdown in U.S. history. • Meeting with GOP lawmakers: President Donald Trump told Republicans today they are getting “killed ...

• The longest shutdown in US history is over after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the government. The House approved the bill earlier tonight in a 222-209 vote, with nearly ...

WASHINGTON — The lengthy standoff between President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders is now the longest government shutdown in American history. On Wednesday, the shutdown enters its ...