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a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk

How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk

On this special episode of "Uncanny Valley," we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.

The New York Times · 2d

What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

By design, budget reconciliation mostly addresses the parts of federal spending that are not part of the appropriations process. This includes mandatory programs like Medicare, Medicaid, food assistance, student loans and farm aid that get automatically funded unless Congress makes changes to their structure.

Newsweek on MSN · 10h

Why Elon Musk and DOGE Might Love a Government Shutdown

A shutdown would temporarily give the executive branch even broader powers over what government services are deemed "essential."

Shut down government or side with Trump

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

AOC Rages at Democrats for 'Betrayal' Amid Government Shutdown Talks

The New York congresswoman said it was "unthinkable" for Senate Democrats to hand away leverage on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

USA TODAY on MSN · 11h

Government shutdown blame game: Why Schumer, Senate Democrats are in a pickle

A government shutdown would also add to an already chaotic federal government, as Trump and advisor Elon Musk have laid off more than 100,000 federal workers and consolidated fede

The Washington Post on MSN · 12h

Democrats to decide: Shut down government or side with Trump

Chuck Schumer is under pressure to unite Senate Democrats as his party agonizes over whether to trigger a shutdown in less than 36 hours, or side with the president.

GOP, government shutdown and stopgap bill

The Associated Press on MSN · 36m

Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill

Houston Chronicle · 15h

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears

A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to gut federal operations.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

What's in the GOP’s Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert a Government Shutdown?

House Republicans passed a stopgap bill to keep government funding at current levels until September. Now the measure heads to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.

Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown

Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to ...

11hon MSN

Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue

Government shutdown deadlines — and even full-on shutdowns — aren’t new for Washington, but this time, with federal funding ...

New York Magazine on MSN6h

Will There Be a Government Shutdown? Live Updates

As of Wednesday night, it looked like a path was emerging whereby Senate Democrats would abandon plans to filibuster the ...

6hon MSN

Chuck Schumer Says A Government Shutdown Will Give Trump The 'Keys To The City, State and Country' And Elon Musk The Chance To Destroy Government Services

Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), the Senate Democratic Leader, expressed concerns about a potential government shutdown on Thursday ...

17hon MSN

Federal employees union tells Congress: Don't just give Musk and Trump more money

The American Federation of Government Employees said a "government shutdown has been underway since January 20" ...

2don MSN

Mike Johnson Sets Up Vote To Fund Government So Elon Musk Can Keep Slashing It

The Trump administration has urged Republicans to back the measure, which would avert a government shutdown on Friday night.

3don MSN

Are We Headed for a Government Shutdown This Week? 3 Things to Watch

Now with the text out, the current plan puts the entire timeline – having lawmakers read the text, advancing it to the Rules ...

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Protesters at Tesla in Portsmouth take on Elon Musk

Protesters again targeted a new Tesla showroom in Portsmouth, objecting to unelected Elon Musk's firing of thousands of federal workers.

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