Government Shutdown Archives

President Donald Trump speaks to the media upon his return to the White House after a day trip to Camp David on January 6th, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Social Justice

In Continuing the Government Shutdown, Trump Is Breaking Several Promises on Immigration

The administration is failing to meet guarantees on the immigration court backlog and deportations.

Members of Congress take the oath during the opening session of the 116th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 3rd, 2019.

A Former House Historian Speaks About the Unprecedented New Congress—and the Government Shutdown

No one has ever shut down the government before over a single issue. Plus: What's special about this incoming class of congresspeople.

Francie Diep

Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, in California, United States.

A Public Lands Non-Profit Calls for All National Parks to Close Until the Shutdown Ends

National parks that remain open during the shutdown have seen a number of issues as a result of understaffing, including litter and vandalism.

Rebecca Worby

Trash begins to accumulate along the National Mall near the Washington Monument due to a partial shutdown of the federal government on December 24th, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

What the Government Shutdown Means for Tribes, Low-Income Americans, and the Cities Near National Parks

Some Americans feel government shutdowns more acutely than others.

Francie Diep

The United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

News in Brief

Congress Is Still Struggling to Fund the Government

A number of controversial issues have emerged in recent weeks as roadblocks to a new budget bill.

Dwyer Gunn

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks from a vote on Capitol Hill after the senate voted to advance a bill financing the government on January 22nd, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

News in Brief

Senate Votes to Open the Government—for Three More Weeks

The Senate voted on Monday to advance a continuing resolution funding the government through February 8th. The House is expected to pass the resolution.

Dwyer Gunn

Clouds fill the sky in front of the U.S. Capitol on October 7th, 2013, in Washington, D.C.

Economics

Government Headed for Shutdown

Barring any new deal in the next hour, the federal government will officially shut down and cease non-essential functions at 12:01 a.m.

Dwyer Gunn

A view of Capitol Hill on January 17th, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Economics

The Story of a Government Shutdown, in 13 Figures

Once again, the federal government is headed for a shutdown. Here's what that would mean for our economy—and for some of our country's most vulnerable citizens.

Dwyer Gunn