What is US government shutdown? All you need to know
Friday, 14 March 2025 The US government faces a potential shutdown if the Senate does not pass the continuing resolution for funding by Friday night. Senate Democrats oppose the bill, fearing it grants President Trump excessive control over spending. A shutdown could furlough federal employees and leave contractors unpaid, though mandatory programs like Social Security would continue.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed that Democrats will block the Republican-crafted funding bill, raising the risk of a U.S. government shutdown by Friday night. With Republicans needing 60 votes to pass the measure, the battle over government funding intensifies. Some Democrats fear a...
A Tory minister has urged the Welsh Government to reconsider its requirements around steel as the UK Government races to avert the shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking plant. Shadow business..
The government and British Steel are working to secure the raw materials needed to keep two blast furnaces on, in a race against time to avoid a permanent shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking..
UN says Gaza food shortage is 'critical' following shutdown of World Food Programme bakeries
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the food situation remains “very critical” since Israel closed..
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House Republicans have proposed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, increasing defence funding while cutting nondefence spending. The bill faces... IndiaTimes
Senate Democrats announced their opposition to a Republican stopgap funding bill, increasing the risk of a government shutdown by the end of the week. They... IndiaTimes
US stocks experienced a significant decline on Monday, driven by ongoing tariff disputes and the potential for a federal government shutdown. Key factors include... IndiaTimes
Friday, 14 March 2025
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