A government shutdown is looming this weekend. What it means, who's impacted and what's next?
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
Watch: Antony Blinken plays guitar, sings the blues to launch global music initiative
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is a self-described “very amateur guitarist" with three recorded songs on Spotify.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is a self-described “very amateur guitarist" with three recorded songs on Spotify.
Menendez pleads not guilty in bribery charges
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty in federal bribery charges. A number of senators, including his fellow democratic senators are calling for him to resign. Menendez says he is going to be exonerated and refuses to resign.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty in federal bribery charges. A number of senators, including his fellow democratic senators are calling for him to resign. Menendez says he is going to be exonerated and refuses to resign.
Second republican presidential debate
Republican's presidential candidates are preparing to take the stage Wednesday night for the second presidential debate. The debate is taking place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Seven candidates will be at the debate, former President Donald Trump will not be attending.
Republican's presidential candidates are preparing to take the stage Wednesday night for the second presidential debate. The debate is taking place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Seven candidates will be at the debate, former President Donald Trump will not be attending.
Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.
Congress moves into crisis mode as time runs short to prevent government shutdown
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
No progress made on government shutdown
With five days remaining until the government could possibly shut down, no progress has been made to prevent it from happening. If no deal is made by midnight Saturday, the government will shutdown for the fourth time in a decade.
With five days remaining until the government could possibly shut down, no progress has been made to prevent it from happening. If no deal is made by midnight Saturday, the government will shutdown for the fourth time in a decade.
Canada under fire for applauding 'literal Nazi' in parliament during Zelenskyy visit
Commenters and Jewish groups demanded an apology
Commenters and Jewish groups demanded an apology
Looming government shutdown
We are less than one week away from a possible government shut down. By Saturday, the government will run out of money and if House republicans can't come up with a plan, the government will shut down.
We are less than one week away from a possible government shut down. By Saturday, the government will run out of money and if House republicans can't come up with a plan, the government will shut down.
Federal government shutdown looming: What it means and who won't get paychecks
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
Senator Menendez indicted on bribery charges
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been indicted on bribery charges. Menendez has denied the claims.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been indicted on bribery charges. Menendez has denied the claims.
Early voting in Minnesota begins for 2023 municipal general elections
Early voting for municipal elections has begun in Minnesota. Starting Friday, Minnesotans can cast their ballots.
Early voting for municipal elections has begun in Minnesota. Starting Friday, Minnesotans can cast their ballots.
Gender-affirming care for kids being dropped by some providers in cases where it's legal
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Early voting begins in MN on Friday
Early voting begins on Friday in Minnesota. On the ballot this year are things like mayor, city council and school board, and not every part of the state will hold elections. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Early voting begins on Friday in Minnesota. On the ballot this year are things like mayor, city council and school board, and not every part of the state will hold elections. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Nevada Republicans brace for confusion as party eyes election rules that could favor Donald Trump
The state GOP, led by the former president's allies, is insisting on moving forward with a presidential caucus on Feb. 8 despite a new state law that set a primary election two days earlier.
The state GOP, led by the former president's allies, is insisting on moving forward with a presidential caucus on Feb. 8 despite a new state law that set a primary election two days earlier.
So long, Tom Lyden
After 30 years reporting and anchoring numerous impactful events for FOX 9, Tom Lyden is saying goodbye? At least for now.
After 30 years reporting and anchoring numerous impactful events for FOX 9, Tom Lyden is saying goodbye? At least for now.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to legislators on war progress as some GOP support softens
The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
Trump ballot challenge to go before Minnesota Supreme Court on Nov. 2
The Minnesota Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Nov. 2 in the bipartisan constitutional challenge of former President Donald Trump's status on the 2024 ballot.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Nov. 2 in the bipartisan constitutional challenge of former President Donald Trump's status on the 2024 ballot.
Columbia Heights’ KT Jacobs to sue council members that censured her
Following a vote by the Columbia Heights City Council to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs for alleged racial discrimination, Jacobs has announced the intent to file a petition against the council for the "weaponization of government against her."
Following a vote by the Columbia Heights City Council to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs for alleged racial discrimination, Jacobs has announced the intent to file a petition against the council for the "weaponization of government against her."