Government Shutdown

President Trump and Vice President Pence arrive at the U.S. Capitol to attend the weekly Republican Senate policy luncheon on Wednesday.

'Bye-Bye': Trump Walks Out Of White House Meeting With Democrats About Shutdown

5:04pm January 09, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The president abruptly ended spending talks Wednesday after congressional Democrats rejected his demand for a $5.7 billion border wall. A partial government shutdown stretched into its 19th day.

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A downgrade in the nation's credit rating could lead to higher borrowing costs for the U.S. Treasury, companies and consumers.

A Warning About U.S. Credit Rating Could Signal Higher Interest Rates

3:58pm January 09, 2019

by Avie Schneider

A major credit rating agency is warning that a prolonged government shutdown could mean that it will reconsider the nation's AAA rating. That could lead to higher borrowing costs.

During the shutdown, visitors walk and stand atop rock formations at Joshua Tree National Park on Friday.

National Park Service Plans To Expand Operations Amid Government Shutdown Degradation

10:08pm January 06, 2019

by Amanda Morris

Volunteers and a skeletal staff have maintained sites in some parks. In others, the amount of damage and trash triggered an unprecedented move from the National Park Service to return more workers.

President Trump speaks with reporters outside of the White House after returning from Camp David. His negotiations with Democrats are at an impasse over funding for a border wall.

Trump Repeats Calls For A Border Wall As Shutdown Negotiations Continue

4:11pm January 06, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

The partial government shutdown is stretching into its third week, with more than 800,000 federal employees having to stay home from work or be furloughed.

Between 20,000 to 30,000 people visit Yellowstone National Park each month in the winter, many to snowmobile the park's groomed roads and trails. To keep the park open during the shutdown, local hotels have teamed up with concessionaires to pay park emplo

Private Companies Are Paying To Keep Roads Groomed, Bathrooms Cleaned In Yellowstone

6:25pm January 04, 2019

by Eric Whitney

Because of the partial government shutdown, some national parks are closing because employees aren't working and both trashcans and toilets are overflowing. Yellowstone has found a work-around.

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds the gavel after being sworn in on Thursday.

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Pelosi Retakes Gavel As House Speaker With New Session Of Congress

5:04pm January 03, 2019

by Kelsey Snell

A significant power shift begins in Washington with Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives. The incoming speaker plans votes on bills to reopen the government and new rules.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to speak to members of the U.S. military during an unannounced trip to Al Asad Air Base in Iraq on Dec. 26.

The News Didn't Stop Over The Holidays. Here's What You Missed

12:54pm January 02, 2019

by Brandon Carter

The government partially shut down, President Trump and the first lady made a secret visit to Iraq, and the stock market plunged and rebounded — all in just over a week.

As of Wednesday, you won't be able to ride this bald eagle at the carousel at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The zoo and Smithsonian museums closed to the public because of the partial government shutdown.

Unexpected Ways The Government Shutdown Might Affect You

9:32am January 02, 2019

by Cat Schuknecht

In the second week of the federal shutdown, consumers might notice fallout in unexpected places, from poop in national parks to closed museums.

President Trump invited top lawmakers to the White House for talks as the partial government shutdown continued. Trump last met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (at right) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Dec. 11.

Trump Invites Congressional Leaders For Talks As Shutdown Continues

6:12pm January 01, 2019

by Avie Schneider

As the partial government shutdown continued into its second week, the president invited a bipartisan group of lawmakers to the White House for talks. "Let's make a deal?" Trump asked in a tweet.

Capitol Hill is quiet on New Year's Eve as a partial government shutdown continues. The stalemate is unlikely to be resolved before a new Congress convenes on Thursday.

As Government Shutdown Drags On, So Do Economic Worries

3:26pm December 31, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

The partial government shutdown is hurting the pocketbooks of 800,000 federal workers. But it also could affect consumer and business confidence down the line.