Another government shutdown? Here’s a look at what’s ahead as Congress deals with unfinished business

The Capitol is quiet this week, with Congress out of town for its end-of-year recess, but lawmakers are gearing up for what promises to be a hectic few weeks of work when the Senate returns on Monday ...

Could 2026 bring another government shutdown, after the longest shutdown ever?

Congress will have to reach another agreement to avoid a government shutdown in early 2026. That could prove a challenge with ...
Government Executive

Civilian agency spending cratered during shutdown

The 20 largest civilian federal agencies collectively spent 63% less money in October 2025 — during the government shutdown — compared to October 2024, according to reported spending data pulled from ...
Badger Herald

College Democrats disappointed with end to government shutdown

The 2025 federal government shutdown was the longest in history, lasting 43 days and surpassing the 2018-19 shutdown’s 35 days, according to the U.S. House of Representatives Archives.. The government ...
Forbes

Government Shutdown Ends, Tax Questions Remain

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: Closed signage is seen around the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall on October 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Additional Smithsonian locations ...
Roll Call

Government shutdown, reconciliation law highlight turbulent year in Congress

Five months ago, the story of the first session of the 119th Congress was expected to be the passage of President Donald Trump’s signature policy legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. But ...