Government Shutdown

In the Spotlight The recent stalemate in Congress could soon be ‘overshadowed by more enduring public perceptions’

By The Week UK Published 22 November 25

The Explainer Federal employees and low-income households have been particularly affected by ‘partisan standoffs’ in Washington

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 6 November 25

Today's Big Question A fight over immigration, spending and the future of House Speaker Mike Johnson

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 10 September 24

Today's Big Question GOP infighting is bringing the country to a standstill, but even Republicans aren't entirely sure why

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 29 September 23

Speed Read

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 14 December 22

In Depth The US House speaker says president’s family should stage ‘intervention for the good of the country’ - but rules out impeachment

By The Week Staff Last updated 24 May 19

Speed Read White House reveals Trump plan to bypass Congress

By The Week Staff Last updated 15 February 19

Speed Read Agreement includes partial funding for physical barriers at US-Mexico border

By The Week Staff Published 12 February 19

Speed Read Democrat proposal garners more votes than Trump plan

By The Week Staff Last updated 25 January 19

Speed Read US president grounds military aircraft, stopping Congressional visit to troops

By The Week Staff Last updated 18 January 19

Speed Read Donald Trump and Republicans blamed by majority of Americans as stand-off shows no end in sight

By The Week Staff Last updated 14 January 19

Speed Read

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 10 January 19