The South Carolina Republican urged Democrats to "have a rational discussion, but not with the government shut down." ...

We look at where the willingness among Democrats and Republicans is to end the government shutdown, as well as U.S. strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean.

The shutdown happened because Republicans and Democrats could not agree to pass a bill funding government services into ...

During a government shutdown, all federal agencies and services that officials do not deem "essential" must stop working.

It is up to every department, agency and congressional office to make contingency plans for a shutdown, including who stays ...

As Republicans and Democrats clash over a funding bill, a partial government shutdown looms Oct. 1. Here's what happens during a shutdown.