SNAP, Senate and Government shutdown
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The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump concludes Asia trip after meeting Xi Jinping in South Korea and the government shutdown continues.
There was no end in sight on Oct. 30 to the partial shutdown, as Senate Republicans urged Democrats to support a stopgap funding measure through Nov. 21 while the latter demanded negotiations to extend expiring federal tax credits. Such credits help Americans buy private health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps, will be cut off for 42 million Americas beginning Nov. 1, including nearly 2 million in Pennsylvania and 500,000 in Philadelphia. Most recipients of federal food assistance are elderly people, families with children, and disabled people.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says the government shutdown has forced nearly 37,000 employees to be furloughed or work without pay, disrupting key veteran programs.
The Senate returned today on Day 30 of the shutdown. Did they vote to reopen the government? Here's the latest, what's next.
The filibuster is a long-standing tactic in the Senate to delay or block votes on legislation by keeping the debate running.
The government shutdown continues to impact the aviation industry as air traffic controllers miss paychecks and Vice President JD Vance seeks Democratic support.
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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 SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an early SSI payment on Oct. 31 — before the next checks arrive
Rob Jetten would be the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister, but he must win the support of several other parties to form a government.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.
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