The government shutdown is taking a toll on military families as they live without the guarantee of a paycheck.

In shutdowns past — including during Trump’s first term — presidents normally scaled back their schedules. With staffers deemed “non-essential” sent home, the White House often sought to appear sympathetic to Americans affected by disruptions to health care, veterans benefits and other key services.

Tom Emmer blames Chuck Schumer for blocking government reopening efforts as shutdown enters day 30. Political stalemate continues over spending and healthcare issues.

Independents hold Trump and Republicans responsible for the shutdown by a 2-to-1 margin, according to a poll conducted by The Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos.

Democratic and Republican Senators remain at a standstill over funding the government. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) says he believes by the midterm elections people will have forgotten about the shutdown.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York on Thursday, days before SNAP benefits and other assistance are set to dry out amid the ongoing, and historic, federal government shutdown.

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump concludes Asia trip after meeting Xi Jinping in South Korea and the government shutdown continues.

Bill Swick, who has a rare degenerative brain disease, has lost access to virtual speech therapy due to the federal government shutdown.

Vice President JD Vance led a roundtable at the White House with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, and aviation industry leaders.

The CEOs of American Airlines and United Airlines will attend a White House roundtable on Thursday to press for an end to the 30-day government shutdown after a surge in flight delays blamed on air traffic controller absences,

Are Alabama SSI checks arriving on time in November amid the government shutdown? Here’s what recipients need to know about payments.