New week begins with no end in sight for government shutdown
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GOP Sen. Rand Paul says he's in favor of paying troops, federal workers during government shutdown
Paul's comments come as the Senate has failed to pass a government funding measure that would reopen the government and allow federal workers to be paid.
Yes, Social Security payments, including Supplemental Security Income and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue during a government shutdown.
House Republicans warn that the government shutdown is infringing Second Amendment rights as ATF furloughs delay gun owner applications for civilian firearms licenses.
Johnson, nearly two years into his speakership, is taking a hard line in shutdown negotiations. Speaker Mike Johnson insists he cannot be swayed on the subject of the government shutdown.
Get the latest Trump administration news as the government shutdown continues. House Speaker Mike Johnson said this could become the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Significant crowd sizes in major cities like New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles were observed Saturday during "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration.
Despite delays at some airports caused by staff shortages, government officials and aviation experts say flying is safe.
People across the United States may see their benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cut or become ineligible as new rules take effect in November.
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