Congress Reaches Late-Night Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
Lawmakers from both parties struck a last-minute funding agreement early this morning, narrowly avoiding a shutdown that would have furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
Inside the Final Hours of Negotiations on Capitol Hill
Aides described a chaotic final stretch of talks as both chambers raced to finalize text before the midnight deadline.
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Governors Weigh In on Federal Funding Fight
State leaders from both parties said the standoff in Washington left local budgets in limbo for weeks.
How Shutdown Threats Have Become a Recurring Washington Ritual
Analysts say the pattern of brinkmanship has repeated in nearly every budget cycle for the past decade.
Democracy Doesn't Run on Deadlines Alone
Another near-miss in Washington should worry every American who expects government to simply function.
The Quiet Cost of Political Brinkmanship
Every standoff leaves scars that don't show up in the next day's headlines.
What Small Towns Actually Need From Washington
Rural America rarely gets a seat at the table when budget fights dominate the news.
The Case for Term Limits, Again
A familiar proposal keeps resurfacing every time gridlock grabs headlines.
Why We Keep Falling for the Same Political Theater
Voters say they're tired of the drama, yet the ratings suggest otherwise.
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