Tag: government shutdown

Effects of shutdown on day 31: health costs, SNAP benefits, flights

On day 31, the effects of the Government shutdown include SNAP benefits, health costs, and flights.

Shutdown is the second-longest in US history

The shutdown is the second-longest in U.S. history and there’s still no deal in sight.

Upcoming federal food assistance pause intensifies shutdown fight

The USDA pinned a fiery message to its website blaming Democrats for the lapse in SNAP benefits.

Members of Congress still get paychecks during government shutdowns

Mike Johnson and the House GOP still get their paychecks during government shutdowns. If they’re not swearing in Rep. Grijalda,…

Nearly half of American families with kids struggling

New Stanford data shows a record-high percentage of families with kids struggling. That could get worse with the ongoing shutdown.

Federal judge broadens order that blocks laying off federal employees during shutdown

Unions are suing Trump for laying off federal employees during the shutdown. In defense of layoffs, HHS claimed that an…

How government shutdown is making shortage of air traffic controllers worse

Airports across the US have been experiencing significant flight delays recently because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, who…

White House warns of ‘imminent’ mass layoffs in government shutdown

Republicans are working overtime to get out the false narrative that Democrats are to blame for the government shutdown. Trump…

Trump ready for mass layoffs after Congress fails to avoid shutdown

Most education programs will continue uninterrupted unless the shutdown drags on.

Trump posts racist AI video as government shutdown looms

Republicans, said one Democratic lawmaker, “would rather see the government shut down than negotiate a bipartisan deal to save your…

Trump Threatens Mass Firings of Federal Employees in a Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON — The White House has sent guidance to departments and agencies, telling them that if a shutdown begins Wednesday,…

US rolls toward a ‘terrible’ government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight

Democrats are vowing not to give in to avoid a government shutdown this time.