Speaker of the House Mike Johnson that "some good things could happen with healthcare" after he spoke with President Donald Trump about the government shutdown.

The U.S. federal government entered its fifth day of shutdown Sunday, with Democrats and Republicans showing little progress in negotiations as they remain...

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson that "some good things could happen with healthcare" after he spoke with President Donald Trump about the government shutdown.

Pessimism is high among lawmakers in Congress as fears grow of a painful and protracted battle that could go on for several more weeks.

The federal government shutdown entered Day Nine on Thursday after Republican and Democratic bills to reopen the government failed again.

The Senate failed to pass a funding bill again Thursday, continuing the government shutdown. The chamber voted on bills backed by Democrats and Republicans.