The Senate returns on Oct. 27, but questions remain about when the 13th vote towards ending the shutdown will occur.

The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.

TRUMP TRAVELS TO JAPAN: President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan, the second stop on his three-country Asia tour. He met with Emperor Naruhito in the evening, and will have a bilateral meeting tomorrow with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The countdown is on keep food on the table for about 42 million Americans who receive SNAP grocery assistance.

As the government shutdown continues, there are resources available in the Texas Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico to help fill the gap.

As the pause for SNAP assistance nears due to the government shutdown, food pantries and recipients are planning for what's next.

A Pennsylvania mother of three says she's set to lose $200 in food assistance next month if the government shutdown continues into November. She's now deciding which bills not to pay.

With the government shutdown and SNAP benefits expected to run dry in just a few days, many Oklahomans are worried, especially those with babies and young children.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn signed onto bill to pay for food assistance for 42 million Americans until Congress can reach a deal to open the government.