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The Senate is now adjourned until Monday afternoon, which will mark the 34th day of the government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune appeared exasperated in his calls for the Democrats to turn the lights back on in Washington, D.C.
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Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes
Despite a judge's ruling ordering the administration to fund SNAP benefits, President Donald Trump said that November's payments were likely to be delayed.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps, will be cut off for 42 million Americas beginning Nov. 1, including nearly 2 million in Pennsylvania and 500,000 in Philadelphia. Most recipients of federal food assistance are elderly people, families with children, and disabled people.
Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue uninterrupted during government shutdowns. If you receive these services, you can expect to get your Social Security check or direct deposit as usual.
The government shutdown continues to impact the aviation industry as air traffic controllers miss paychecks and Vice President JD Vance seeks Democratic support.
Rob Jetten would be the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister, but he must win the support of several other parties to form a government.
The government shutdown is just days away from the one-month mark. With the president abroad, no major breakthroughs in Congress are expected.
It’s a consequential week ahead for Donald Trump’s presidency, with the impacts of the government shutdown spreading and major off-year elections slated for Tuesday. Follow for live updates.