Reported about 12 hours ago
The ongoing government shutdown has entered its second month, causing significant financial strain for federal workers and vulnerable Americans reliant on government assistance programs like SNAP. As funding for food stamps is set to run out, a coalition of states is suing to halt the suspension of benefits. Meanwhile, air traffic controllers join the ranks of federal workers who have missed paychecks, exacerbating travel disruptions. Vice President JD Vance expresses optimism that military personnel will still receive their pay this weekend despite the impasse, while negotiations in Congress remain stalled.
Source: YAHOO