Airports dealing with traffic controller shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported the first staffing shortages of the day on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Government Shutdown
Pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown, but a quick breakthrough appears unlikely
The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is gaining new urgency this week as millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance, more federal workers miss their first full paycheck and recurring delays at airports snarl travel plans.
Funeral home announces partnership to help feed community during time of need
Leevy’s Funeral Home says they have partnered with Deidre’s Kitchen, Divine Purpose, and Perfect Printing to help feed those in need.
Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums
The first caller on a telephone town hall with Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, leader of the House’s conservative Freedom Caucus, came ready with a question about the Affordable Care Act.
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
SC DSS Monitors SNAP Benefits for November amid Federal Government Shutdown
SC DSS says it is Monitoring Federal Government Shutdown for SNAP Impact
Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week
Head Start programs for preschoolers nationwide are scrambling for federal funds.
Senate Republicans head to the White House in a show of unity as the shutdown enters its fourth week
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House on Tuesday — not for urgent talks on how to end it but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.
Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues
A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn’t resolved by then.
Government shutdown starting to hurt economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the federal government shutdown is slowing the U.S. economy.
