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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.
The federal government shut down on Oct. 1, when Congress failed to pass a full spending bill. Legislation to temporarily fund the government so negotiations can continue has also been held up. The standoff is over an extension of healthcare subsidies through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.
The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that the money was available.
As we approach cold and flu season, the ongoing government shutdown could cause delays in disease tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC dashboards track the outbreak of contagious illnesses like the flu,
Republicans, Ben Carson and Christian leaders will pray for unity, Trump and Israel as the government shutdown standoff drags on with no resolution in sight.
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What shutdown? Trump isn’t canceling travel, golf or his ballroom even with the government shuttered
In shutdowns past — including during Trump’s first term — presidents normally scaled back their schedules. With staffers deemed “non-essential” sent home, the White House often sought to appear sympathetic to Americans affected by disruptions to health care, veterans benefits and other key services.
The ongoing stalemate over federal government funding in Washington is putting an essential safety net for low-income families with young children in limbo.
CNN's Jake Tapper confronted Rep. Stansbury over the Democratic Party's stance on the government shutdown on Tuesday as millions face losing SNAP food benefits.