When will the government shutdown end? Update, odds on next Senate vote to reopen

Government shutdown 2025 is now the second longest in history, but how much longer is it expected to last? See the odds on next Senate vote to reopen

US government shutdown will inflict temporary pain to economy

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A prolonged shutdown of the U.S. government amid a standoff over funding between Republicans and Democrats in Congress could dent economic growth in the fourth quarter,

The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means in your community

The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.

Food banks serve US government workers on first missed payday of shutdown

Our correspondents and reporters explain the latest on the shutdown, as federal workers miss paycheques and some government services are suspended.

Pentagon accepts $130m donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown

While large and unusual, the gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.

Some Baltimore area businesses offering discounts for furloughed workers amid government shutdown

Some businesses in the Baltimore area have started to offer discounts or free items to federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown.

What to know about October 2025 Social Security, SSI payments during government shutdown

The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable during the government shutdown.

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay.

Michigan experts warn of rise in food insecurity amid federal government shutdown

Experts say food insecurity is the first challenge federal workers and people who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will face during the federal government shutdown.

Is the government shutdown affecting $2,000 stimulus checks? Here's what to know

While the government is still shutdown for a third week, there's been talks about getting a fourth round of stimulus checks from President Trump and a member of Congress.
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