Government shutdown latest; senators feel pressure as SNAP benefits set to lapse

Congress and state officials are scrambling to continue SNAP benefits despite the shutdown, but the first lapse in food assistance is expected Nov. 1.

Delta and United Plead With Congress to End Shutdown

“Delta Air Lines implores Congress to immediately pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government so that our air traffic controllers, TSA and CBP officers charged with the safety and efficiency of our national airspace can collect the paychecks they deserve,” a Delta spokesperson said in a statement sent to Gizmodo.

4 largest US airlines endorse Republican-backed ‘clean’ bill to end government shutdown

United, Delta, American and Southwest airlines each called on Congress to approve a Republican-backed “clean” funding bill to reopen the government.
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Government Shutdown 2025 Update: SNAP benefits at risk as stalemate enters day 30

The federal government shutdown has entered its 30th day, and pressure continues to mount as millions of Americans face the loss of critical food assistance.
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Pressure on Congress to end the government shutdown will build as SNAP benefits run dry, Womack tells group

Expect progress in Congress on ending the federal government shutdown as early as next week with money for SNAP benefits -- the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- running out on Saturday,

Government shutdown continues as senators express cautious optimism about talks

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.

Delta Air Lines calls on Congress to pay air traffic controllers and end government shutdown

The Atlanta-based airline called on Congress on Thursday to “immediately pass a clean continuing resolution” in order to reopen the U.S. government.

Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is taking on new urgency this week. Millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance.

Government shutdown hits 30-day mark as pause in food aid looms

After meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea, US President Donald Trump will land back in the US on the 30th day of the government shutdown. Follow live news updates.

Delta 'implores' Congress to end government shutdown as workers continue to work 'mandatory overtime'

Delta Air Lines called for an end to the government shutdown as workers start to miss paychecks and many work "mandatory overtime."

Americans increasingly concerned about government shutdown, more blame Republicans and Trump than Democrats: Poll

Nearly half say Trump and GOP are responsible for the shutdown, the poll found. Thursday marks the 30th day of the federal government shutdown and the American public has grown more concerned about the shutdown throughout the month and more disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the federal government,

Government shutdown hits 4-week mark as Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 13th time

The Senate failed for a 13th time to advance a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
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