government shutdown

Chaos for Speaker Mike Johnson As House Democrats Reject Funding For ICE

Feb 1, 2026

House Democrats have broken ranks with Senate leadership and the White House over a government funding agreement, refusing to back a deal brokered by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and President Joe Biden that would extend federal funding while setting up a future negotiation over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The move has intensified an…
What Happens Next? Two Federal Judges Block SNAP Benefit Cuts: Key Questions & What Comes After

Nov 3, 2025

Last week, two federal judges delivered a major legal blow to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding halt proposed by the Donald Trump administration, but the roadmap ahead remains uncertain. Here’s what you need to know. What the Courts Said Immediate Implications What Happens Next? Three Critical Paths to Watch 1. Implementation: Will states…
U.S. Government Shutdown 2025: Which Immigration And Federal Services Are Still Operating?

Oct 3, 2025

For the first time in six years, the U.S. government has officially shut down. At 12:01 a.m. EST on October 1, 2025, funding lapsed after Congress failed to pass a budget, triggering what is legally known as a “lapse in appropriations.” This means the government no longer has the authority to spend money, leading to…
JD Vance Warns of Shutdown as Mike Johnson Seeks More Time for Negotiations

Sep 30, 2025

Legal and political tensions are mounting in Washington as the specter of a federal government shutdown looms. Following a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump and congressional leaders, House Speaker Mike Johnson called for more time to reach an agreement, while Vice President JD Vance bluntly warned that Congress is “headed to a shutdown.” Speaking…