Government shutdown

2024 - 9 - 10

When Hurricanes and Government Shutdowns Collide: Hold On Tight!

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Hurricane tracking meets government shutdown chaos! Are you ready for some wild weather and political drama?

As the winds pick up and the rain starts to pour, hurricane season is back in full swing. Currently, we have our eyes on Hurricane Francine, a powerful storm that's leaving many people on edge. From Florida to Texas and beyond, residents are tapping into hurricane trackers and weather apps like never before. Just when you thought your phone was only good for social media, it turns out it’s also your best friend during severe weather situations. If only we could track government shutdowns as easily as we track hurricanes, right?

In addition to the swirling storm systems, there’s another tempest brewing in Washington D.C. – a potential government shutdown! As lawmakers struggle to reach a budgetary agreement, citizens are feeling the heat. The stakes are high, with government services hanging in the balance and agencies bracing for impact. Whether you're planning a trip to a national park or preparing for tax season, the uncertainty of a government shutdown can be quite unsettling. Let’s just say it’s as nerve-wracking as waiting for the hurricane's eye to pass over.

What’s a government shutdown, you ask? Well, it’s the perfect cocktail of political drama and financial implications! When Congress fails to pass legislation to fund government activities, agencies cease operations, and thousands of workers face furloughs. It’s like having your favorite restaurant close right before you order dessert – complete disappointment! Meanwhile, the storm's predicted path is a constant reminder of how unpredictable life can be, and how we must keep an eye on both nature's fury and our leaders.

So, whether you find yourself dodging raindrops from a hurricane or scrolling through the latest political news, it looks like we’re in for quite a ride! One can only hope that the storm clouds clear up soon, and lawmakers find common ground before we’re all left wondering when we became the stars of our own political hurricane drama. After all, in the great American tradition, we love a good plot twist, don’t we?

Did you know that Hurricane Francine is not the first natural disaster to hit during a government shutdown? In the past, similar situations have complicated disaster relief efforts, leading to delays and disruptions. And here's a fun fact: during past hurricanes, the average Twitter post about storm tracking can reach over 2 million views! Talk about putting the "social" in social media! With our phones buzzing from weather alerts and political updates, it’s clear that both hurricanes and government shutdowns know how to grab our attention!

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Hurricane tracker, government shutdown & more: What's trending ... (cleveland.com)

A look at some of today's top trending headlines including tracking Francine, attempts to avoid another government shutdown and much more.

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House Republicans plan vote on their plan to avoid government ... (NBC News)

Speaker Mike Johnson will put his government funding and Trump-backed voting bill up for a vote, despite Republican and Democratic opposition.

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Why is a government shutdown possible before the election? (The Week Magazine)

A fight over immigration, spending and the future of House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Contractors handicap the possibility of a government shutdown (Federal News Network)

"There's really no telling just how much of an impact election year politics could have if we do face a shutdown," Larry Allen said.

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U.S. House GOP sets up fight over noncitizen voting in bill averting ... (SC Daily Gazette)

House Republicans have attached a provision to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections to a stopgap funding bill.

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Schumer calls for bipartisan cooperation to prevent government ... (fingerlakes1.com)

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to advance key policy priorities and prevent a government shutdown.

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Schumer: 'Bad case of Groundhog Day' could lead to shutdown (The Hill)

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned on Tuesday that Congress could be on the brink of a government shutdown because House Republicans are ...

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Johnson's government funding bill in jeopardy as Republicans defect (The Washington Post)

Some GOP lawmakers threaten to abandon House Speaker Mike Johnson's funding bill, jeopardizing its passage — but not yet making a government shutdown more ...

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House GOP doubts grow as Johnson digs in on funding fight ... (Fox News)

Speaker Mike Johnson said he is forging ahead with his plan on government funding despite the measure hemorrhaging GOP support.

Trump-backed plan to avoid government shutdown advances to ... (1330 WFIN)

House Republicans' plan to avert a partial government shutdown and crack down on election security surpassed a key hurdle Monday evening, though it's headed ...

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Fact Check Team: Debate intensifies over voter ID laws and ... (nbc16.com)

The threat of a government shutdown is once again looming over Washington, D.C., as House Republicans attempt to pass a stopgap plan.

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Republicans threaten a government shutdown unless Congress ... (Vox)

Arizona voters who submit the federal form without documentary proof of citizenship are allowed to vote in federal elections (for Congress and the president), ...

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Armstrong talks government shutdown vote and SAVE Act's chances ... (KX NEWS)

Republicans in Congress are trying to pass a proposal seeking to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections.

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Trump tells Republicans to shut down government if hardline voter ... (CNBC)

House Speaker Mike Johnson has not wavered on attaching the SAVE Act to a government funding bill, staying in line with Donald Trump.

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Fact Check Team: Debate intensifies over voter ID laws and ... (fox23maine.com)

The threat of a government shutdown is once again looming over Washington, D.C., as House Republicans attempt to pass a stopgap plan.

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Trump faces swift GOP backlash over shutdown comments (Axios)

"Trump must want a Democrat majority in the House. We don't," complained one swing-district House Republican.

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Armstrong discusses House Republican plan to avert government ... (KFYR-TV)

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) ...

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McConnell takes issue with Trump on shutdown: 'Always a bad idea' (The Hill)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) disagrees with former President Trump's call for a government shutdown Tuesday, as the spending fight heats up.

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Trump backs Mike Johnson into a corner on shutdown (Axios)

Trump pushed House Republicans not to accept any measure to avoid a shutdown without legislation that he said would ensure "election security."

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Trump Tells Republicans to Shut Down the Government Over ... (Rolling Stone)

Donald Trump demanded that congressional Republicans shut down the government over a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.

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Fact Check Team: Debate intensifies over voter ID laws and ... (KLEW)

The threat of a government shutdown is once again looming over Washington, D.C., as House Republicans attempt to pass a stopgap plan.

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Trump Demands Government Shutdown Hours Before Debating Harris (Daily Beast)

The former president spent his pre-debate afternoon letting the GOP know it's still him who calls the shots.

Another government shutdown looms (The Missourian)

The country is hurtling toward a government shutdown on Oct. 1 and, instead of helping, former president Donald Trump is showing voters he intends to govern ...

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Fact Check Team: Debate intensifies over voter ID laws and ... (The National Desk)

The threat of a government shutdown is once again looming over Washington, D.C., as House Republicans attempt to pass a stopgap plan.

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