The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.

The president's comments signal that the shutdown could continue to drag on for some time, as federal workers are set to miss ...

Trump attacked Democrats in a rant about being forced to pay SNAP benefits during the government shutdown — even as he threw ...

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In perhaps the most publicly tense moment of this 29-day standoff, Senate Majority Leader John Thune blocked an effort by ...

President Donald Trump says his administration lacks legal authority to fund food assistance during the shutdown — but critics call ...

Some items needed include canned vegetables and fruits, beans, peanut butter, tuna, chicken, and hearty soups.

Obama once called shutdowns 'total irresponsibility,' now Democrats face same criticism in month-long government closure over ...

President Donald J. Trump celebrated Halloween in high style, hosting a Great Gatsby-themed party at Mar-a-Lago on Friday night that drew shrieks of outrage from Democrats whose […] ...

Pollster Matt Towery said Friday on Fox News that Democrats’ efforts to stir outrage over disruptions to the Supplemental ...

The annual sign-up period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance also begins Saturday, and there are sharp increases in what people are paying for coverage. Enhanced tax credits that help most ...

President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while ...