Is the US government going to shut down? What happens if it does

Here's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.

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Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down

The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.
CBS News - 18m
What happens if the US government shuts down?

More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisis
Financial Times - 7h
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down

Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
CBS News - 6h
Gingrich says Trump would be 'better off' if government shuts down

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) suggested President-elect Trump would be "better off" letting the government shut down. "I think that President Trump would be much better off to let the ...
The Hill - 6h
Americans face holiday travel TSA crunch if government shuts down

Millions of Americans hoping to travel for the holidays may encounter a snag at TSA stops across U.S. airports if the government shuts down. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta. Also, CBS ...
CBS News - 7h
Here's what happens if the government shuts down right before the holidays

The U.S. government will shut down this weekend unless Congress comes up with a plan and takes action soon.
NBC News - 1d
Manchin says he doesn't think the government will shut down

In an interview airing Sunday on "Face the Nation," outgoing independent Sen. Joe Manchin spoke with moderator Margaret Brennan about government funding and Elon Musk's influence on Congress.
CBS News - 1d
Trump says the government knows what's happening on drones

President-elect Donald Trump was asked Monday about the mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in several states recently. Trump said, "The government knows what is happening."
CBS News - 4d
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?

Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...
The Guardian - Dec. 2

Is the US government going to shut down? What happens if it does

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Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down

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