Nov 06 WATCH: Senate convenes as Trump ramps up pressure to kill the filibuster and end the shutdown By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press With talks to reopen the government intensifying, Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Thursday expressed determination to move ahead with a new bipartisan package of funding bills, a renewed effort to win over enough Democrats and end the shutdown that… Continue reading
Nov 05 FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at dozens of busy airports during shutdown By Matthew Daly, Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 6:46 Voters sent Washington a message to put 'everyday Americans first,' Jeffries says By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Wednesday marks day 36 of the government shutdown, setting a record for the longest in U.S. history. After Democrats’ strong showing on election night, President Trump conceded that his party is shouldering the blame for the shutdown. Geoff Bennett spoke… Continue watching
Nov 05 WATCH: 'I don't think it was good for Republicans,' Trump says after Democrats score election wins By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Trump, whose first term at the White House set the previous government shutdown record, said this one was a “big factor, negative” in the GOP's election losses Tuesday and he repeated his demands for Republicans to end the Senate filibuster as a way… Continue reading
Nov 05 WATCH: Trump says U.S. has 'the greatest economy right now' after Democrats win big on election night By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Trump told GOP senators at a breakfast meeting before leaving the White House that the 36-day government shutdown, now the longest on record, was a “big factor, negative” for the Republican party in the elections, and called on the senators… Continue reading
Nov 05 WATCH: Senate convenes as government shutdown breaks record for longest in U.S. history By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days, blaming the impasse for the party's defeat in closely-watched elections while Democrats, emboldened by their off-year victories, dug in… Continue reading
Nov 04 Duffy predicts 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues into next week By Josh Funk, Associated Press Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Senate meets as talks to end the government shutdown begin to intensify By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch 4:26 SNAP benefits will be partially funded as shutdown stretches on, White House says By Lisa Desjardins, Kayan Taraporevala With the federal government shutdown on its 34th day, the Trump administration said it will restart some food aid payments. That comes after two judges ruled the government must keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, running. But millions… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch 4:36 What the food benefit cuts mean for state aid systems By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Jenna Bloom In response to a court order, the Trump administration says it will provide half of the regular food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. To discuss what the decision will mean for SNAP recipients, Amna Nawaz spoke with Cindy Long,… Continue watching