Republicans threatening yet another government shutdown are sending a message to America: We can govern, or you can vote. Take your pick.

The farthest-right House Republicans are prepared to cause a government shutdown.

The House speaker seems to think one week is enough time to get Democrats and Republicans to agree.

Beneficiaries of SNAP and WIC might end up getting caught in the crossfire of a proposed funding deal.

The House speaker has had enough of the farthest-right members of his own party.

The WIC program, which provides vital resources to the neediest families, usually gets the funding it needs without a struggle. Not this time.

The upcoming deliberations over the farm bill will consume a considerable amount of lawmakers’—and lobbyists’—time.