Is a government shutdown likely? What to know in Tennessee ahead of Friday deadline
The government is on the verge of a shutdown. Here's what Tennesseans need to know about programs, activities impacted by it.
Are We Headed for a Government Shutdown This Week? 3 Things to Watch
The federal government is hurtling toward another shutdown this week unless Congress can agree to a stopgap bill to fund it. Current funding runs out on Friday, and Congress has so far been unable to agree on one version.
Government shutdown? Here's when it could happen and which jobs would be paused
Yet another government shutdown is looming. If that feels like dé·jà vu, that's because Americans were just in the same predicament in December when federal spending was about to dry up and Congress was dragging its feet on passing legislation for it to continue.
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The latest on Trump’s presidency as deadline to avoid government shutdown looms
Former President Donald Trump is pursuing his policy priorities on trade, the war in Ukraine and shrinking the federal government, while a government spending fight looms for congressional Republicans ahead of a Friday deadline.
The U.S. government is days from a potential shutdown. Here's what that could mean for Minnesotans.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it
Trump optimistic about passing temporary funding bill Republicans unveil six-month stopgap spending bill Trump urges Republicans to support funding plan ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S.
Government Shutdown 2025: Will You Still Have to Pay Taxes?
Congress has less than a week to avert a government shutdown that could cause widespread pains for taxpayers. It's a day ending in -y in Washington, DC, so that means there's drama about a potential government shutdown,
Forget Trump. Tennessee shows what it's like to live in an authoritarian state. | Opinion
Our state democracy is in crisis, and instead of trying to fix it, our state leaders are focused on exacerbating it.
Timeline, cost of TN audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools unclear | The Week in Politics
Commercial Appeal politics and education reporter Brooke Muckerman will be hosting community office hours on March 10 from ...
Bill would designate three months as the celebration of ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ in Tennessee
The bill would officially declare June, July, and August to be the months to celebrate Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of ...
The week in politics: Will Gov. Lee find $25 million to save victim services from crisis?
Plus, House Republicans vote against a ceremonial resolution honoring the life of a beloved Nashville gay bar owner.
The week in politics: How TN's immigrant education bill could threaten federal ed funding
A new fiscal note on a controversial legislative education bill warns the effort to require Tennessee schools to collect citizenship or legal residency proof could jeopardize the state's $1.1 billion ...
Supreme Court declines to take up challenge to Tennessee law restricting drag shows
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to a Tennessee law restricting some drag performances, allowing the ...
Tennessee schools could restrict education for undocumented students under new bill. What to know as legislation advances
The Tennessee Education Committee voted to move forward a bill that could deny public education to children if they can't prove their legal status. Here's what it entails ...
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Bill would require student disciplinary records be transferred to new school within three days
Under Tennessee law, a student’s disciplinary ... because we’re all coming from different districts, different political philosophies, and we’re all telling you this is something serious ...
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Do tariffs impact Tennessee? How much does Tennessee import and export? By the numbers
Computers and electronic products were Tennessee's top exported goods sector in 2023, according to the International Trade Administration. Allie Feinberg reports on politics for Knox News.
Republican resolution addressing political expression and protest at universities passes House
Lawmakers in the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a resolution Monday mostly along party lines, with some Democratic ...