Government shutdown on verge of surpassing record as Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending impasse this week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week, and that the upper cham

Charlamagne tells Democrats to give up and end the government shutdown, laments 'you lost the fight'

Charlamagne tha God told Democrats to give up their government shutdown fight and provide relief to Americans struggling without SNAP benefits.

Is it safe to fly during the government shutdown? Here’s what aviation experts say

Air traffic controllers not showing up to work or taking second jobs to make ends meet, coupled with long lines at the airport and delays, understandably heighten the anxieties of some passengers.

For first time in long US government shutdown, hints of progress toward reopening

The first glimmers toward ending a near-record long federal government shutdown were seen in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, as leading Senate Republicans and Democrats talked of a possible "off-ramp" to the disruption.

Senate Republicans plot longer-term funding bill as government shutdown continues

S.D., and Senate Republicans consider extending government funding deadline into January as House-passed Nov. 21 date becomes unrealistic.

Final campaign push before Election Day as government shutdown drags on

Follow here for the latest live updates on President Donald Trump’s administration and the government shutdown ahead of Tuesday’s elections.

Brace for travel delays as government shutdown drags on, experts warn

Travelers heading to airports this week may face more flight disruptions as air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck late last month and with the government shutdown on the cusp of becoming the longest in U.

Treasury secretary says food benefits could flow by Wednesday; government shutdown recap

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.
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