Many federal workers at risk of furlough ahead of potential government shutdown

Many federal workers are at risk of furlough as Congress works to avert a federal government shutdown.

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FirstFT: US government on brink of shutdown

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Financial Times - 6h
Details on bill to avert government shutdown

Congress has unveiled its stopgap bill to keep the government funded until spring. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has a look at what's included in the measure.
CBS News - 1d
Latest on effort to avert government shutdown

A government shutdown deadline is three days away, and lawmakers have yet to unveil their plan to avert it. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, and Paul Kane, senior congressional ...
CBS News - 2d
DOGE takes aim at federal workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal employees fear push to shrink workforce President-elect Trump said he ...
The Hill - 3d
Federal workers brace for change amid DOGE rhetoric

President-elect Trump’s focus on the federal workforce has sparked alarm among employees as they take center stage in discussions about transforming government. "Department of Government ...
The Hill - 4d
Lawmakers struggle to reach deal to avert government shutdown

Congressional negotiators are struggling to reach a deal to keep the government's lights on past Dec. 20. Text of a continuing resolution (CR) for a government funding package was expected on ...
The Hill - 4d
Lawmakers race to avert government shutdown with deadline nearing

Congress only has 10 days left to figure out government funding before the shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why House Speaker Mike Johnson will almost ...
CBS News - Dec. 10
Auchincloss: Syrian government collapse is a 'potential win' but 'not uncomplicated'

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) said on Sunday that the collapse of the Syrian government is a "potential win" for the U.S. but noted the dynamic is more complicated since the rebel forces are ...
The Hill - Dec. 8
To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives

President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...
The Hill - Dec. 5