Resentment building among federal workers in Minnesota as shutdown nears one month

Some workers in Minnesota are taking gig jobs, others substitute teaching, while other cancel vacations, defer bills and ...

Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming ...

Government shutdown live updates as Senate tees up 13th vote on GOP funding bill

The government shutdown is now on Day 28 as the Senate prepares to hold a 13th procedural vote on a bill to end the impasse.

Pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown, but a quick breakthrough appears unlikely

With closures lasting a fourth full week as of Tuesday, millions of Americans are likely to experience the difficulties ...