A view of the U.S. Capitol following rain showers on the eighth day of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 8 in Washington. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he would be "happy" to ...

The United States government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, leaving more than 2.1 million federal workers furloughed or working without pay. A 54-44 Senate vote failed to pass on Friday, ...

In the wake of the pandemic, many families are still grappling with financial challenges. Although federal stimulus checks have ceased, various government assistance programs remain active, providing ...

Earlier this week, the ongoing government shutdown obtained a dubious honor — at 39 days and counting, it has become the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The shutdown began Oct. 1 ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they'll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...

During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s day two of the government shutdown and if it carries on long enough, people who rely on food service programs could start to see impacts. Local food pantries like ...

The federal government shutdown enters its fourth week as President Trump negotiates trade in Asia. Funding for food assistance programs SNAP and WIC is set to end on November 1 due to the shutdown.

Food assistance programs in New Jersey could be interrupted in November if the federal government shutdown continues, state officials said. New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is ...

Navy Federal and USAA are offering federal workers government shutdown assistance services like zero-interest loans and payment relief offers. The United States government officially shutdown at ...