White House Press Secretary Jay Carney holds the daily press briefing in Washington
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, February 17, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Shutting down the U.S. government was only the first salvo in what promises to be an ugly battle in coming days over both the debt ceiling and the 2014 fiscal budget.
Tropical Storm Karen was weakening in the Gulf of Mexico Friday, but the White House said federal resources are preparing to deal with the storm if necessary.
The White House said Friday the government shutdown is harming the Treasury Department's ability to administrate sanctions against Iran.
The White House said Thursday President Obama's trip to Asia has been canceled because of the federal government shutdown.
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said President Barack Obama told congressional leaders at a White House meeting Wednesday "he will not negotiate."
House Republicans' attempt to narrow the government shutdown by funding some U.S. agencies failed Tuesday when Democrats refused to go along.
The federal government was closed Tuesday, but the health insurance marketplace opened coverage opportunities for millions of Americans, President Obama said.
Newly installed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been on a charm offensive this month trying to convince the West Tehran has no intention of building nuclear weapons but whether he actually reflects the true intent of the mullahs who actually run the country or is just blowing smoke is a complicated question.
The U.S. House Saturday night approved a rule outlining the course the debate and votes on the government funding bill will take.
President Obama's ambassador to the United Nations said Thursday an agreement has been reached with Russia on forcing Syria to hand over its chemical weapons.
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