After 35 days, it’s over. Here’s a look back at the big moments that led to the end of the government shutdown.
Author: Christal Hayes, USA TODAY
‘Not a 2,000-mile concrete structure from sea to sea’: Is Trump scaling back border wall plan?
Those across the nation who tuned in to watch President Donald Trump’s proposal on Saturday to end the 28-day shutdown took issue with one particular line of the 13-minute address.
Government shutdown: A look back at the major events, decisions and bills that got us here
As President Trump readies a “major announcement” on the shutdown, here’s a look back at the major events and efforts to reopen the government.
President George W. Bush delivers pizza to Secret Service detail amid government shutdown
Former President George W. Bush delivered pizza to his Secret Service detail, who are working without pay due to the partial government shutdown.
‘We’ll send the wall to them’: Trump campaign lets people send ‘bricks’ to Pelosi, Schumer
The border wall is at the heart of what led to the partial government shutdown, which is now in its 28th day and the longest on record.
Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani: ‘I never said there was no collusion between the campaign’ and Russia
President Donald Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani, said there may have been “collusion” between members of the Trump campaign and Russia.
The lone Democrat who voted against denouncing Rep. Steve King sees censure effort fizzle
The lone lawmaker who prevented the House of Representatives from unanimously denouncing Rep.Steve King, due to worries that the measure didn’t go far enough, saw his censure effort against the Iowa Republican fizzle on Wednesday.
Julian Castro, a Texas Democrat and former Obama cabinet member, announces 2020 bid for president
Julian Castro, aformer Obama cabinet member and San Antonio mayor, officially threw his hat in the ring on Saturday and announced he would run for president.
Democrat Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 run for president to take on Trump
DemocratTulsi Gabbard announced on Friday that she would run for president in 2020, entering what is expected to be a crowded field.
‘Not leadership’: Pence in 2014 criticized using presidential powers on immigration reform
Vice President Mike Pence, speaking on a Republican Governors Association panel in 2014, attacked the idea of using presidential powers to go around Congress, something President Trump is considering.