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U.S. Government Shutdown

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Politics
Government shutdown odds hit 79% as Capitol Hill fractures over Minnesota shooting
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 26, 2026
People receive free food boxes at a large-scale food distribution, in response to the federal government shutdown and SNAP/CalFresh food benefits delays, on November 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. The event was hosted by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the office of L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell.
Law
Getting $190 apiece to 42 million Americans has state officials in a post-shutdown SNAP scramble
By Geoff Mulvihill, David A. Lieb and The Associated PressNovember 14, 2025
The longest government shutdown in history is over—but flights and jobs data won’t return to normalcy yet
Economy
The longest government shutdown in history is over—but flights and jobs data won’t return to normalcy yet
By Matty Merritt and Morning BrewNovember 13, 2025
US President Donald Trump shows the signed bill package to re-open the federal government in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 12, 2025.
Economy
Record U.S. government shutdown is over—but Wall Street only has 10 weeks to relax before the next one could begin
By Eleanor PringleNovember 13, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, speaks to members of the media at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
Economy
How the federal government hurt the economy: $11 billion vanishes with 1.25 million unpaid and 2,000 canceled flights
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressNovember 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at the White House on November 2, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Politics
Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ as the shutdown is about to become the longest ever—and millions could soon lose food aid
By Mary Clare Jalonick and The Associated PressNovember 3, 2025
Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Politics
Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
By Michael Casey, Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi and The Associated PressOctober 31, 2025
Some Americans will hand out food to trick-or-treaters this Halloween as SNAP benefits are about to end
Law
Some Americans will hand out food to trick-or-treaters this Halloween as SNAP benefits are about to end
By Hallie Golden and The Associated PressOctober 31, 2025
The government shutdown couldn’t have come at a worse time for D.C. Its $11 billion tourism industry is bracing for impact
Economy
The government shutdown couldn’t have come at a worse time for D.C. Its $11 billion tourism industry is bracing for impact
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezOctober 11, 2025
Air traffic control room
Success
America’s air traffic controller shortage is even worse during the government shutdown—but job candidates can make $145,000 per year
By Emma BurleighOctober 7, 2025
Two employees who quit sit on steps and talk
Success
America will see its largest mass resignation in history as 100,000 federal workers are set to quit their jobs today
By Emma BurleighSeptember 30, 2025
Mike Johnson, standing behind a podium, speaks to members of the press
Politics
Despite missing deadline, Congress avoids government shutdown by passing spending bill without Trump’s debt ceiling raise
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 21, 2024
House Speaker McCarthy refuses to take up Senate bill to avert government shutdown, virtually guaranteeing one
Politics
House Speaker McCarthy refuses to take up Senate bill to avert government shutdown, virtually guaranteeing one
By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves and The Associated PressSeptember 29, 2023
House Speaker McCarthy is as far as ever from bill to avert a federal shutdown, but the Senate is wrapping up its bipartisan solution
Politics
House Speaker McCarthy is as far as ever from bill to avert a federal shutdown, but the Senate is wrapping up its bipartisan solution
By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves and The Associated PressSeptember 28, 2023
What a government shutdown would mean for Medicare beneficiaries
Health
What a government shutdown would mean for Medicare beneficiaries
By Erin Prater, Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressSeptember 26, 2023
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