(The Center Square) — The Trump administration is freezing more than $18 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects in New York City, citing concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Tuesday's government shutdown could have long-term affects, but for now most most local organizations are left unaffected.
(The Center Square) – With the federal government officially shut down, the Trump administration is prepared to “take extraordinary steps” to maintain essential functions as congressional negotiations continue, Vice President J.D. Vance said Wednesday.
(The Center Square) – Each day the federal government remains closed will cost U.S. taxpayers about $400 million just in salary for about 750,000 furloughed federal workers.
The U.S. government has shut down, after Congress failed to pass funding legislation before a midnight deadline on Tuesday. The Senate on Tuesday voted on two separate bills to keep the government funded, one already passed by the House and backed by Republicans, and an alternative resolution proposed by Democrats. Both failed to meet the...
Editor's note: After this story was initially published, the federal government shut down, at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
(The Center Square) – As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, federal agencies that enforce immigration and administer visa programs said they are prepared to handle funding lapses.
(The Center Square) – As the U.S. government barrels towards a shutdown, organizations across the political spectrum are urging congressional leaders to break their budget impasse and reach a funding compromise before midnight.
(The Center Square) – The top four congressional leaders made little headway on a government funding compromise in a Monday meeting with President Donald Trump and further negotiations Tuesday, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown on Wednesday
(The Center Square) – Unless Republicans and Democrats break their negotiations stalemate, the federal government will partially shut down on Oct. 1, furloughing hundreds of thousands of federal employees and halting dozens of services.