Thousands of federal employees in Maine prepare for shutdown

Based on the last two shutdowns, roughly 40% will be furloughed and 60% will have to work because their jobs are considered essential. None of them will get paid during a shutdown.

Shutdown would be disastrous for Maine, top lawmakers warn

The federal government will run out of operating funds this weekend if Congress doesn't agree to a deal.

U.S. braces for calamitous, costly government shutdown in 8 days

A shutdown would unleash real hardship on millions of American families, workers and businesses.

Congress returns to prevent shutdown while Republicans weigh impeachment

The House is scheduled to meet for just 11 days before the government's fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.

U.S. government shutdown threat builds, imperiling soft landing for economy

The Fed will be making a key interest-rate decision in September and the increased likelihood of a prolonged shutdown could factor into that stance.

Trump, Democrats make offers aimed at ending shutdown, but stalemate continues

Maine's Susan Collins expresses hope Trump offer will lead to compromise; Pingree says bipartisan reform possible once president reopens government.

Donald Trump threatens government shutdown over border security

Sen. Schumer gambled with a losing hand

Acadia National Park closing operations as shutdown continues

Congress likely racing toward a government shutdown