Since 1976, the U.S. government has run out of funds about 20 times, though most shutdowns have lasted only a day. The United States is once again facing the possibility of a partial government shutdown starting at midnight on Friday and lasting through Saturday if Congress does not reach an agreement to extend funding before […]

The package would maintain government funding at current levels through December 20. On Wednesday evening, U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed a short-term funding bill to avert a looming government shutdown. The Senate voted 78-18 to clear the measure, following the House’s approval with a 341-82 vote. All opposition in both chambers came from Republicans. RELATED: U.S. […]