Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is being blamed by Sen. Marsha Blackburn for potentially causing a government shutdown as a political move to help him retain the Democrat majority in the Senate.
Republican hardliners are threatening to shut down the US government unless Joe Biden reduces spending on the FBI and ends "woke policies" at the defense department, among other demands.
As the deadline for government funding approaches, both Democrats and Republicans are already preparing to blame each other if a shutdown occurs.
President Joe Biden warns that Republican-backed spending cuts could negatively impact the U.S. economy and voters as the deadline for a possible government shutdown approaches.
Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden because they want to shut down the government, with hard-right Republicans demanding cuts to spending and increases in immigration enforcement.
Washington is preparing for a government shutdown in 10 days, and Republicans are expected to bear the blame for it.
The White House is preparing for a government shutdown that they believe the public will blame the GOP for, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to unify his party behind a spending bill, and economists suggest that a shutdown would benefit the Biden administration heading into the 2024 presidential election.
Despite making no progress on legislation and facing pressure from hardliners in his party, congressional Republicans called it a week, prompting President Joe Biden to roast them and warn of the consequences of a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden criticizes House Republicans for failing to reach a deal to fund the government, warning of a potential shutdown and reminding them of the consequences of the last shutdown in which 800,000 government workers were furloughed without pay.
President Biden warns of the potential consequences of a government shutdown, urging Republicans in Congress to take action to prevent it.
Former President Trump urges Republicans to stand firm in the face of a potential government shutdown, asserting that President Biden will be blamed if it happens.
Republican Representative Chip Roy blamed President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and the Democratic Party for the potential government shutdown, citing their support for mandates and their failure to address border issues.
Republicans pushing for a federal government shutdown are facing criticism from party moderates and risking the loss of key services and financial impact, but are driven by hard-right Republicans who oppose any measures supported by President Biden.
The White House is putting the responsibility on House Republicans to avoid a government shutdown, while preparations are being made for a potential shutdown with the designation of essential personnel and contingency plans.
The Biden administration accuses House Republicans of potentially aiding drug cartels with their proposed spending cuts, which may lead to a government shutdown.
President Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients is preparing for a government shutdown and states that a meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is unnecessary as funding the government is the responsibility of House Republicans.
President Joe Biden criticized former President Donald Trump's plans to centralize control of the executive branch, bring the Department of Justice under presidential control, and undermine civil service protections, calling it a threat to democratic institutions.
House Republicans face backlash as they pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on the eve of a potential government shutdown, with voters split on the issue and expressing concerns about the impact on programs and government employees, according to polls and interviews with voters.
The week in politics saw the country hurtling toward a government shutdown and the beginning of House Republicans' impeachment inquiry of President Biden.
As Speaker Kevin McCarthy resists scheduling a House vote on a spending bill, President Joe Biden's aides believe that any government shutdown will be blamed on McCarthy and his fellow Republicans rather than the White House, according to officials.
The White House is aiming to shift blame onto House Republicans for a potential government shutdown, citing their inability to pass a funding package and their refusal to honor the bipartisan spending agreement, while President Biden faces low poll numbers and concerns about the economy as he seeks re-election.
President Joe Biden criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans for bringing the country to the brink of crisis by narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, and urged them to keep their word on supporting Ukraine.
President Biden criticized Republicans for bringing the nation close to a government shutdown but commended the passage of a short-term funding bill to prevent it, while urging Congress to pass a separate bill providing more aid to Ukraine.
President Joe Biden celebrates job growth but cautions against economic consequences if House Republicans fail to pass a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown next month.
CNN shut down GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley for blaming President Biden for the House being unable to elect a new Republican Speaker after Kevin McCarthy's ouster, with anchor Jake Tapper emphasizing that the turmoil in Congress cannot be solely attributed to the president.
