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.
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.