Government Funding

How Russ Vought Became the Key Player in the Government Shutdown Showdown | NPR
Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks with the press outside the White House West Wing on July 17. Anna Moneymaker/Getty...

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Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks with the press outside the White House West Wing on July 17. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images On Thursday, former President Trump announced plans to consult with his budget chief, Russ Vought, regarding which federal agencies led by Democrats should face budget cuts amid the ongoing...

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US Mission in Nigeria Scales Back Online Updates Amid US Government Shutdown
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a reduction in the frequency of updates on its official X platform (previously Twitter) due to the...

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Tech
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The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a reduction in the frequency of updates on its official X platform (previously Twitter) due to the ongoing federal funding impasse in Washington. The mission emphasized that only critical safety and security alerts will be posted until full operations can be restored. Additionally, the US Mission confirmed...

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US Government Shutdown Deepens as Trump Slashes Funding to Democratic States | Politics News
As the government shutdown‘s impact becomes evident, Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over the spending bill. Efforts by U.S. lawmakers to resolve the ongoing partial...

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As the government shutdown‘s impact becomes evident, Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over the spending bill. Efforts by U.S. lawmakers to resolve the ongoing partial federal government shutdown have stalled once again, with both Republicans and Democrats rejecting each other’s temporary funding proposals for the second consecutive day. On Wednesday, the Senate voted down competing...

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Federal Shutdown Threatens Vital Nutrition Aid for New Parents: What You Need to Know
Lucia Graves credits WIC benefits for enabling her family to purchase healthier food options for her daughter and stepdaughter. Courtesy of Lucia Graves hide caption...

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Lucia Graves credits WIC benefits for enabling her family to purchase healthier food options for her daughter and stepdaughter. Courtesy of Lucia Graves hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Lucia Graves While essential federal programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security remain unaffected by the government shutdown, nutrition assistance programs that many expectant mothers and...

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How Long Do Government Shutdowns Really Last? Surprising Insights from History | NPR
The federal government entered a shutdown on Wednesday, marking its first closure since December 2018, which lasted five weeks until January 2019. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via...

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The federal government entered a shutdown on Wednesday, marking its first closure since December 2018, which lasted five weeks until January 2019. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images toggle caption Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images After more than five years, the federal government has once again ceased operations due to a funding deadlock. This latest shutdown...

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US Government Shutdown Update: Senate Rejects Democratic Resolution, Speaker Announces House Return Next Week
Senate Rejects Democratic Proposal to Continue Government Funding The Senate has voted 47-53 against the Democrats’ proposed continuing resolution to finance the government, with every...

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Senate Rejects Democratic Proposal to Continue Government Funding The Senate has voted 47-53 against the Democrats’ proposed continuing resolution to finance the government, with every Republican senator opposing the measure. The resolution fell short of the 60 votes required for approval. Following this, the Senate is now considering the short-term spending bill passed by the...

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The Complete History of US Government Shutdowns: Every Closure and Its Impact | Donald Trump News
At 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (04:01 GMT) on Wednesday, the United States federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to approve a new appropriations...

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At 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (04:01 GMT) on Wednesday, the United States federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to approve a new appropriations bill, resulting in the suspension of nonessential government functions. President Donald Trump has indicated he may leverage this budget impasse to initiate widespread federal workforce reductions. The divide between Democrats...

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Power Struggle Erupts: Osun APC and Assembly Battle for Control of LG Allocations
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the State House of Assembly for overstepping its constitutional boundaries by instructing banks...

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Politics Today
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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the State House of Assembly for overstepping its constitutional boundaries by instructing banks to block access to

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Potential Government Shutdown Threatens Timely Release of Crucial Economic Reports: NPR
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, a crucial employment report will not be released this Friday as planned, leaving businesses and decision-makers without vital labor...

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International News
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Due to the ongoing government shutdown, a crucial employment report will not be released this Friday as planned, leaving businesses and decision-makers without vital labor market insights amid signs of economic deceleration. Spencer Platt/Getty Images toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images The scheduled release of an important jobs report this Friday has been postponed because of...

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U.S. Government Shuts Down for the First Time in 6 Years: What You Need to Know
For the first time in nearly seven years, the United States government has ceased operations after Congress failed to finalize a crucial funding agreement. As...

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News & Gossips
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For the first time in nearly seven years, the United States government has ceased operations after Congress failed to finalize a crucial funding agreement. As a result, hundreds of thousands of

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