The longest shutdown in modern US history ended on the evening of November 12, when President Trump signed a bill funding the government through January 30, ending a 43-day standoff that had threatened air travel and left thousands without pay, CBS News reports. The difficulties began…
Donald Trump signed the government funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in the country's history. The shutdown affected millions of Americans, NPR reports. Despite a slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives, the bill passed the evening of November 12. Six…
On November 9, the US Senate took steps to reopen the federal government and end the 40-day shutdown, which has left thousands of federal workers jobless, delayed food aid payments, and disrupted air travel, Reuters reports. In a procedural vote…
The prolonged US government shutdown has already become the longest interruption in federal funding in US history. The previous record, set in 2019, was broken today, November 5, as the shutdown has now reached 36 days, CNBC reports. The latest attempt…
The Trump administration announced on November 3 that it would distribute only half of the regular food benefits for November. The SNAP reserve fund will be used for this purpose. However, recipients may not receive payments immediately, CNN reports. About $4,65 billion from the reserve fund…
On November 1, the open enrollment period for 2026 health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, began in most states. But millions of people could be shocked when they try to sign up and discover new prices, CNBC reports. The reason is…
Air traffic controllers are now working for food, as the government shutdown prevents federal aviation workers from being paid. However, United and Delta are providing lunches to air traffic controllers, according to the Independent. Federal aviation workers haven't received their paychecks this week. The current shutdown…
Millions of Americans will not receive food stamps on Saturday, November 1, due to the government shutdown, the Trump administration warned. The consequences of the crisis threaten to affect an increasing number of citizens, Forbes reports. A timeline of events on October 30—even more federal workers are expected to miss out…
Major financial associations representing banks and credit unions across the United States have called on Congress to end the protracted shutdown as soon as possible. They cite growing risks to local economies, small businesses, and the wallets of ordinary Americans, Fox Business reports. The American Bankers Association…
Air travel problems in the US have intensified: more than 5600 flights were delayed nationwide on October 27, as the number of air traffic controllers has been drastically reduced and the government has been closed since October 1, according to KSL.com. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cited staffing shortages…