Is U.S. government still shut down? Oct. 22 marks second-longest shutdown. Find out more

Wednesday, Oct. 22 is the 22nd day of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, making it the second-longest in history. Learn more

US government shutdown: 60,000 aviation safety staff face financial strain as crisis deepens

The 60,000 men and women responsible for keeping American skies safe have gone unpaid throughout the government shutdown. Without a funding agreement soon, many will be forced to dip into savings, rack up credit-card debt,

The US government is still shut down. Here's what's been happening — and why it could last a long time

The US government shut down 10 days ago, and there's little indication that it will reopen anytime soon. At the center of it all is healthcare.

Is the US government still shut down? Here's what we know on Saturday, Oct. 18

The U.S. government shutdown heads into its third weekend with no budget deal on the horizon. The next Senate vote is expected on Monday, Oct. 20.

Is the federal government still shut down? What South Carolinians need to know

The U.S. Senate had yet another vote to pass a measure that would allow the federal government to reopen on Oct. 20. We are still in a stalemate.
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Air safety in focus as US government shutdown hits fourth week

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at two Houston airports on Tuesday due to staffing issues, according to a notice on its website, and the aviation industry has voiced fears over worsening absences as the shutdown drags on.

US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says

The 20-day U.S. federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday.
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