Government shutdown live updates as Thune says talks have "ticked up significantly"

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped ...

Government shutdown updates: Greene criticizes GOP's shutdown, health care strategy

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke up on a private GOP conference call Tuesday and urged leadership to ...

NY doles out $30M in emergency food aid before shutdown cuts off SNAP benefits

New York is shelling out $30 million in emergency food assistance, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week, with federal SNAP ...

Government shutdown hits four-week mark as Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 13th time

The Senate failed for a 13th time to advance a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow ...

Government shutdown's threat to SNAP prompts Columbus Foundation to give $500K to food pantries

The Columbus Foundation announced a $500,000 investment into 21 food pantries across the region. Food pantries ...

'I know what hunger looks like': Why Nevada AG is suing over SNAP benefits

A group of Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over looming SNAP cuts that impact millions of ...

How to help your local food pantry as SNAP benefits scheduled to lapse in November

Donating food or money can help local food pantries, said Ashley Shaw of Bread and Roses in Lawrence. WBZ-TV's David Wade ...

NC health department warns of SNAP, WIC delays because of ongoing federal shutdown

The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ...