What is a government shutdown? Here’s what happens when funding runs out

Washington — Much of the federal government is on the verge of shutting down if Congress does not reach a deal to approve new funding by Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Republicans have proposed extending government funding at current levels until Nov. 21 to allow for members to continue working on full-year appropriations bills. Democrats made

YouTube to pay $22 million for White House ballroom to settle lawsuit from Trump

YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump, who sued the video-sharing platform and its chief executive for temporarily suspending Mr. Trump’s account after the 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, court papers filed Monday show. The bulk of the money is slated to go to a planned

Trump Admin Probes California State University System Over Anti-Semitism, Racial Bias Claims

Pro-Palestinian protesters at a campus encampment at California State University, Los Angeles, in Los Angeles on May 6, 2024. Etienne Laurent/AFP/Getty Images The Trump administration has launched an investigation into all 22 campuses of the California State University (CSU) system over allegations of anti-Semitism and racial discrimination. Chancellor Mildred Garcia said in a Sept. 26

How would a government shutdown affect travel around the U.S.?

Although a short U.S. government shutdown would be unlikely to have much impact on air travel, a prolonged impasse could lead to disruptions for passengers and financial losses for businesses, according to travel experts and industry groups.  The Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration define most of their employees as essential, requiring them to work