A s far as government shutdowns go, this one has so far lacked the round-the-clock chaos of its predecessors. There have been no dramatic late-night clashes on the floors of Congress, no steep stock-market plunges driven by panicked investors,

It will be the seventh time that the Senate is voting on the measures, as lawmakers remain far apart on negotiations. The Senate on Thursday is set to vote for a seventh time to try to end the government shutdown, as the stalemate on Capitol Hill continues with no sign of a breakthrough.

More eyes are turning to Oct. 15, the next scheduled date for military service members and civilian contractors get their paychecks

Delivery of your Medicare card may be delayed due to the shutdown, but even if that does happen, there's nothing to worry about (unless you really want to show off that new Medicare card). Most medical providers can electronically verify your eligibility, so you won't run into interference if you need to see a doctor or pick up a prescription.

It's Day 8 of the federal government shutdown amid a bitter impasse on Capitol Hill. When does the Senate vote today? Will the government reopen?

President Donald Trump is considering not giving back pay to all federal employees once the government shutdown ends, suggesting it could depend on the worker in the GOP’s latest attempt to force Democrats to concede in the ongoing funding battle.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that air traffic controllers are experiencing increased pressure at work amid the government shutdown for which Republicans and Democrats are both holding each other responsible.

We’d like to hear from you about how you’re experiencing the government shutdown, whether you’re a federal employee who can’t work right now or someone who is