A history of government shutdowns: 14 times funding has lapsed since 1980

Washington — Congress appears to be barreling toward another government shutdown, with President Trump and congressional Republicans at odds with Democrats over the path forward for averting a lapse in federal funding. Mr. Trump said Sunday that a shutdown is likely, rejecting Democrats’ push for Congress to permanently extend enhanced tax credits for Americans enrolled

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 28, 2025

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Robert Costa, CBS Sunday Morning national correspondent and CBS News Washington analyst  Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minneosta Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio  Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia Ty Cobb, President Trump’s former attorney

Where jobs are scarce, people could dodge Trump’s Medicaid work rules

Millions of Medicaid enrollees may have a way out of the new federal work requirement — if they live in a county with high unemployment. By January 2027, President Trump’s far-reaching domestic policy law will require many adult, nondisabled Medicaid enrollees in 42 states and Washington, D.C., to work or volunteer 80 hours a month

U.S. farmers in a bind as crop prices crash and tariffs drive higher equipment costs

U.S. farmers in a bind as crop prices crash and tariffs drive higher equipment costs – CBS News Watch CBS News America’s farmers are caught in a crisis between a combination of high operating costs, low commodity prices and lost markets. Lana Zak reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile

Maps show how redistricting could affect congressional seats

Missouri has joined Texas and California in redrawing its congressional maps, as part of a redistricting push that could lead to Republicans drawing themselves as many as six extra House seats while Democrats’ efforts could help them pick up five. The redistricting gambit began with President Trump’s call for Texas Republicans to find more seats.