‘Just Want It to End’: Federal Workers March on White House with Shutdown Frustrations
"This is about the American people, too. The federal government keeps them safe." Keep Reading
Yes, Federal Workers Can File for Unemployment During Shutdown, but There’s a Catch
Be advised, however, that federal employees who continue to work throughout the shutdown may not be eligible to file for unemployment. Keep Reading
Here’s What President Trump Wants to End the Government Shutdown
President is demanding a steep increase from the $1.3 billion approved by the Senate in the 115th Congress for border security including fence improvements. Keep Reading
Trump to Travel to Southern Border, Will Deliver National Primetime Address Tuesday
The trip comes amid deliberations to end a partial government shutdown that has left more than 800,000 federal employees without pay. Keep Reading
Trump Pitches for Wall Funding with Border Patrol Union; House Passes Bills to Reopen Government
National Border Patrol Council president Brandon Judd tells reporters it's "not true" that "federal employees do not agree with the shutdown." Keep Reading
Here’s How the Government Shutdown Affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Of the agency's 19,631 employees, 15,208 must continue working without pay until Congress and the White House can come to an agreement. Keep Reading
‘Gen. Kelly Is No Victim,’ Says Incoming Homeland Security Committee Chairman
Kelly described his role at the White House as a "bone crushing hard job, but you do it," in an exclusive interview with the Los Angeles Times. Keep Reading
Coast Guard to Receive December Paychecks; No Guarantee of 2019 Pay During Shutdown
There is no indication that there will be further federal assistance until the White House and Congress reach a compromise to pass a continuing resolution. Keep Reading
Trump Tells Democrats He Won’t Sign Bills Without ‘Perfect’ Border Security
The Senate passed a short-term spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown without including funds for wall construction at the U.S.-Mexico border. Keep Reading
Mattis Stepping Down at the End of February
The Defense secretary told the president he has "the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours." Keep Reading
