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Many of the IRS's major functions, including application processing and refunds, could be affected by the shutdown.

A technological upgrade of government services, announced last month, has begun in six departments with an “initial suite of ...

Utah Republican lawmakers are running legislation directing Salt Lake City to make changes to city roads with state oversight ...

Legislation that provided temporary funding for certain agencies has lapsed, resulting in a partial shutdown. What agencies, ...

A partial shutdown affecting much of the federal government began Saturday, but it is unlikely to last long. The shutdown is ...

President Trump signed a massive funding bill to end the partial government shutdown on Tuesday, bringing an end to the standoff after four days with a new fight over immigration on the horizon. The ...

Democrats say they're unified in forcing the issue amid public backlash.

Pentagon, Homeland Security, and Transportation face funding lapses while SNAP benefits continue uninterrupted, unlike previous shutdowns.

The IRS's ability to stay open during a shutdown depends on funding. How will filings and refunds be impacted?

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