WIC becomes a political football in shutdown
Most federal operations stopped after Sept. 30 because Congress failed to pass funding legislation for the 2026 fiscal year that began Oct. 1.Â
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USDA’s Rollins says food stamp funding to dry up in two weeks
Kathy Hochul acknowledged in a press release Thursday that New Yorkers who rely on SNAP could lose their benefits on Nov. 1 due to the shutdown.
What are they waiting in line for? Babydog’s birthday
"Babydog is stuck in traffic," legislative aide Aves Mocek called out to the line at 1:09 p.m. "She’ll be here very soon. Very soon!"
Is democracy melting? With an ice sculpture, these artists think so
A group of local writers assembled on Wednesday to read excerpts every half-hour from historian Heather Cox Richardson’s "Letters from an American," beginning with her entry from Oct. 1, the day the shutdown
DNC launches ad campaign on health insurance costs as shutdown fight drags on
Open enrollment for exchange plans is set to begin Nov. 1 in most states, so Democrats say the subsidies should be extended before then.
Lawmakers sound alarm over lapsed cybersecurity law
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced a bill earlier this week that would reauthorize the CISA law for 10 years with a provision to make its protections retroactive to Oct. 1,
Trump feted by Cabinet members over ‘historic’ deal — on Gaza, not shutdown
During his opening remarks, Trump criticized Democrats as he has done since the partial shutdown began on Oct. 1.
Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary
Leaders We Deserve, which is focused on electing younger Democrats, said it would invest $1 million into supporting Pearson’s candidacy.Â
With Republicans out of town, House Democrats are everywhere and nowhere
The Democratic ranks appeared thinner on Wednesday compared with their initial show of force after government funding lapsed on Oct. 1.
No civility in a shutdown? For Congress, security fears and rhetoric collide
A Capitol Police officer is pictured on Oct. 1, after the deadline to fund the government had passed. Officers will continue to report to work during the shutdown, but lawmakers point to larger fears about security.
Trump dials back public schedule as government shutdown rolls on
And in his scant public remarks since the government’s funding lapsed on Oct. 1, Trump has escalated his rhetoric against the minority party.
Closed, canceled and turned away: Shutdown leaves tourists in limboÂ
As members of Congress clash over how to fund the government for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, visitors like them are caught in the middle. "It’s just kind of disappointing," she said.Â
Senate returns as shutdown continues with no endgame in sight
The Senate returns Monday with no signs of progress toward ending the partial government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, with President Donald Trump blaming potential layoffs on Democrats.
Doctors cancel telehealth appointments as Medicare coverage lapses
Those not well-steeped in the latest from Washington saw that telehealth coverage expired on Oct. 1 and have stopped offering those services to Medicare beneficiaries.
Cruz ‘sandbox’ plan for AI draws support, detractors
An amended proposal by Cruz was removed this summer from the reconciliation bill on a 99-1 Senate vote. The industry lobbyist said advocates are looking at "all available options."
They keep Congress running. The shutdown plunged them into uncertainty
"In the House we’re only paid once a month, so unless this goes past Nov. 1, it’ll just be a very boring month at the office," said one senior Republican aide, who requested anonymity because he is not
No deal in sight as shutdown nears
tax credits can be negotiated later, Schumer said the matter is too urgent because insurance notices will be issued in October, with open enrollment for plans offered on the exchanges beginning Nov. 1.
Trump to meet with Hill leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
[Shutdown pain may not be evenly spread as OMB readies hatchet] The Senate is back in session on Monday with 48 hours until agencies would have to start shutting down Oct. 1.
White House tells agencies to prep mass layoffs for shutdown
President Donald Trump’s budget office plans to advise federal program managers to fire employees whose paychecks are financed by annual appropriations if a partial government shutdown begins Oct. 1, rather
Trump puts kibosh on shutdown meeting with Democratic leaders
Scratching the meeting increases the likelihood that a partial shutdown will be triggered when the new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.