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Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

Candidates

Donald Trump's rivals racing to blaze their own trails in Iowa

Here’s a look at the campaigns working hardest in Iowa to catch Trump.
National Politics

Congress averting government shutdown, passing temporary spending bill

In the hours leading up to the deadline, Congress passing a temporary spending bill. This bill gives lawmakers another 45 days to compromise on long-term spending.
Nation World

Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down

The majority of more than 420 national park units will be off-limits to the public starting Monday if the government shuts down, Interior officials said Friday.
Nation World

McCarthy's last-ditched effort to avoid government shutdown collapses as Republicans defect

The bill’s complete failure a day before Saturday’s deadline to fund the government leaves few options to prevent a shutdown.
Community

How the potential government shutdown could impact the Quad Cities' local community

Government-funded agencies such as child care programs may not receive their government grants if a shutdown occurs.
Nation World

Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90

Feinstein was one of the chamber's few remaining veterans of the so-called Year of the Woman, and was the longest-serving woman in Senate history.
Illinois Politics

Seven years after passage, Illinois’ first in string of recent abortion protections gets day in court

Crisis pregnancy centers contend they shouldn’t be forced to convey ‘benefits’ of procedure.
Nation World

Who will replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate?

Feinstein's death has put new pressure on California's governor to replace her quickly, and is shining a spotlight on the 2024 campaign for her seat.
Family

Families struggling to find affordable child care

As the deadline for government spending comes closer, over $50 billion will disappear from the child care industry. Parents are now finding alternatives to daycare.
Jimmy Carter

National celebration for former president Jimmy Carter coming this Saturday

The Carter Presidential Library is organizing a birthday party for the 99-year-old Jimmy Carter. The party was moved up due to the impending government shutdown.
National Politics

Lawmakers running out of time, spending bills stalling in Congress

This Friday lawmakers on Capitol Hill are trying to reach a settlement before the spending deadline passes.

Toys for Tots kicks off it's 76th year

Pleasant Valley Junior finalist in $400,000 international science competition

Unseasonable warmth through Tuesday

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

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Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

Donald Trump's rivals racing to blaze their own trails in Iowa

Congress averting government shutdown, passing temporary spending bill

Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down

McCarthy's last-ditched effort to avoid government shutdown collapses as Republicans defect

How the potential government shutdown could impact the Quad Cities' local community

Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90

Seven years after passage, Illinois’ first in string of recent abortion protections gets day in court

Who will replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate?

Families struggling to find affordable child care

National celebration for former president Jimmy Carter coming this Saturday

Lawmakers running out of time, spending bills stalling in Congress

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