The White House said it's complying with a court order to pay SNAP benefits, after Trump said no benefits will be given until Democrats vote to reopen the government.

Congress shows first movement in 35 days on shutdown as senators negotiate Band-Aid spending bill, needing 60 votes to break Democratic filibuster.

Follow MarketWatch's live coverage of the government shutdown's damage to the U.S. economy as the closure approaches record-breaking length.

Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks. This comes as the federal closure, now in its 35th day, is on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.

College Football Hall of Famer Lou Holtz condemned the government shutdown on day 35, which is poised to become the longest in U.S. history.

When the shutdown finally ends, how long will the government stay open? It's impossible to say right now. But one thing does seem certain: that a new bill to reopen the government would go beyond Nov.

President Donald Trump is predicting Democrats will capitulate to Republicans, as his administration faces a major test this week.

Air traffic control staffing shortages are already slowing arrivals into LA and if it continues, Thanksgiving could be one of the most disrupted travel weeks the airport has experienced in years.

Secretary Sean Duffy's comment comes amid a growing number of flight delays at airports across the country. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that the U.S. might be forced to close parts of its airspace if staffing shortages amid the government shutdown continue.