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Elon Musk and DOGE Might Love a Government Shutdown

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.

Fox News on MSN · 4d

Dems threatening government shutdown over Elon Musk hate, Republicans say

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., when asked about Musk, did not mention the billionaire at all. Instead, he pivoted to criticize House Republicans for putting a stopgap government funding bill known as a continuing resolution (CR) up for a vote, rather than dealing with a fresh slate of fiscal year (FY) 2025 appropriations bills.

The New York Times · 3d

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.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 10h

Bill to avert government shutdown clears key hurdle with help from Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

NBC News · 11h

Trump gives campaign-style speech at Justice Department; Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown

Updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate confirmation hearing.

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

US Senate Government Spending Bill Advances Toward Passage

The U.S. Senate on Friday looked set to advance a bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown, after a sufficient number of minority Democrats joined with the majority Republicans in support.

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 ...

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Democratic Party Fractures In Government Shutdown Fight, With Anger Running High

Nine other members of the Democratic Caucus joined Chuck Schumer in voting to advance the Republican funding proposal.

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Here Are the Democrats Who Voted to Avert a Shutdown

The spending measure, which passed the House earlier in the week, was presented to the Senate as a take-it-or-leave-it ...

New York Magazine on MSN22h

Will There Be a Government Shutdown? Live Updates

With thousands of federal workers either fired, placed on administrative leave, or at immediate risk of losing their jobs, ...

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

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending ...

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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.

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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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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 ...

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