Tag: Shutdown

So Much for the Columbia Shutdown – HotAir

Yesterday, when John discussed the 2 pm Eastern deadline for Columbia University Students to break up their pro-Hamas encampment, the situation was showing some signs of progress. University President Shafik said that her negotiations had “failed” and that the site would be shut down and protesters would be suspended. I had my doubts and went […]

So Much for the Columbia Shutdown – HotAir

Yesterday, when John discussed the 2 pm Eastern deadline for Columbia University Students to break up their pro-Hamas encampment, the situation was showing some signs of progress. University President Shafik said that her negotiations had “failed” and that the site would be shut down and protesters would be suspended. I had my doubts and went […]

Congress tees another stopgap bill to avoid shutdown

Congressional leaders struck a deal Wednesday to again avoid another partial government shutdown and are expected to vote on another stopgap bill by the end of the week. The fourth short-term funding patch would continue House Speaker Mike Johnson’s two-step approach by moving the funding deadlines back to March 8 and March 22. The deadlines […]