government shutdown

The Washington Post editorial board issued a strong warning Wednesday, urging Congress to pass a full-year government funding bill to prevent millions of American families from losing access to essential benefits like food stamps.

Congressional staffers were notified this week that they will not receive their October 31 paychecks due to the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 29th day.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) says Democrats are deliberately prolonging the government shutdown to distract from the unraveling of Obamacare.

Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene clashed in a heated GOP call over government shutdown tactics.

As the government shutdown nears the one-month mark, Democrats are attacking President Donald Trump and Republicans over expiring food stamp benefits.

A billionaire heir has been identified as the anonymous donor who contributed $130 million to help ensure U.S. troops receive paychecks.

Senator John Fetterman breaks with Democrats to vote with Republicans on a government funding bill, saying it's time to “put America first.”

As the federal government shutdown drags on, the immigration system is suffering a lesser-known—but critical—consequence.

A federal government shutdown now threatens food security for over 42 million Americans relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Air travelers faced major disruptions Thursday as airport ground stops rippled through three of the nation’s busiest hubs, a direct consequence of air traffic controller shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown.