The US government shutdown has reached 35 days, making it the longest period of time the American government has been closed. The shutdown, which began 1 October, was prompted by the inability of Congress to agree to a new funding deal.

Federal employees and low-income households have been particularly affected by ‘partisan standoffs’ in Washington

At day 36 of the government shutdown, Americans are seeing disruptions at airports, Head Start childcare centers, national parks, and more.

The federal government shutdown is officially the longest in history as hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers won't receive full SNAP benefits this month.

The government shutdown is now on Day 38 as the Senate prepares to vote again, but bipartisan progress has appeared to stall. Follow live updates here.

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing gov

Trump wants the Senate to terminate its filibuster procedure to speed passage of Republican bills. Here's why it probably will stick around.