US government shutdown

Travel News

US government shutdown hits flights: What it means for travellers

Thousands of US flights suffered delays and National Parks are 'feeling the strain' as the government shutdown drags into its seventh day.

08/10/2025

USA

Trump threatens no back pay for federal staff amid government shutdown

The move is being seen by many as a strongarm tactic to pressure Democrat lawmakers into budging and reopening the government, which has entered its eighth day of shutdown.

08/10/2025

USA

Shutdown showdown: US government remains closed for now

In Washington, the US Senate on Monday evening failed to pass a short-term budget to keep federal agencies open. Legal experts suggest, Democrats have almost no chance of extracting real concessions from the Republicans.

07/10/2025

Economy

Here's why the US shutdown may prove more painful than past crises

Government shutdowns aren't uncommon in the US, but this one could be more damaging that prior crises. President Trump is threatening permanent job cuts at a time when the labour market is already weak.

03/10/2025

Markets

US shutdown pushes gold to new high, European markets mixed

European markets are mostly positive after a eurozone inflation release, while world shares are mixed following the US government shutdown.

01/10/2025

Europe News

US government shutdown – why should Europe worry?

The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.

01/10/2025

USA

US government shuts down after last-ditch bill fails in Senate

The US government shut down for the first time in almost seven years as Congress and the White House were unable to reach a funding deal.

01/10/2025

Markets

Gold prices hit a record high as uncertainty mounts in the US

Gold is trading above $3,850 an ounce as investors' concern grows over a US government shutdown.

29/09/2025

USA

American hard right wants to dismiss McCarthy after shutdown agreement

Kevin McCarthy, the speaker of the House of Representatives had helped to negotiate a deal at the eleventh hour to ensure the government did not shut down.

01/10/2023

USA

Is the United States on the brink of a government shutdown?

If an agreement isn't made before midnight on Saturday, the lives of millions of American citizens could be significantly affected.

30/09/2023

Economy

US government shutdown: What to expect

Time is running out. If Congress does not reach an agreement before midnight on Saturday, the US government will shut down.

29/09/2023

Travel News

US government shutdown could disrupt air travel, officials warn

A shutdown could cost the tourism industry more than €100 million a day.

28/09/2023

Business

Fitch's move to downgrade US credit rating angers the White House

The White House has reacted sharply to a move by Fitch to downgrade the United States' credit rating, describing it as "arbitrary".

02/08/2023

USA

US Senate avoids default in vote on debt ceiling and spending cuts

The US Senate has avoided a government default by passing a bill to lift the debt ceiling and introduce spending cuts days before its Monday deadline.

02/06/2023

USA

US Congress votes to avert government shutdown

The battle in Congress continues on how to raise the government's borrowing cap before the United States risks a potentially catastrophic default.

01/10/2021

USA

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Donald Trump has declared a national emergency in the US to allow him to bypass Congress and pursue the building of the US-Mexico border wall.

15/02/2019

USA

Euroviews. If Trump declares a national emergency, his border wall would drown in lawsuits ǀ View

Texas landowners would have few legal options if Congress funded the wall. But if Trump goes around them, lawyers will have a field day.

04/02/2019

USA

California beach taken over by elephant seals and their 35 pups

A herd of elephant seals have given birth to more than 35 pups in the last two weeks on a popular beach in California which was closed due to the federal government shutdown.

31/01/2019

USA

US government shutdown ends for now

Federal employees were asked to return to work after Trump signed a deal that temporarily reopens the federal government for three weeks.

26/01/2019

World News

Watch: Trump announces deal to end US government shutdown

US President Trump announced that a deal has been reached on legislation that would temporarily reopen the US government.

25/01/2019