Government shutdown is now longest in U.S. history

The government shutdown has officially reached 36 days, which is now the longest on record in United States history. The longest shutdown before this was during President Donald Trump’s first term.

SNAP pause results in high food bank demand

Community groups in Arizona are speaking out, as the ongoing U.S. government shutdown means food banks are seeing more demand for services from families who are affected by a pause in SNAP benefits. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez reports.

SNAP: Native communities bracing for impact as benefit uncertainties remain

"Food insecurity is tied to housing instability, so we are very prepared now to see individuals who are going to choose between putting food on the table or paying their rent," said an official with a Native American organization, as uncertainties over SNAP benefits continue.

SNAP: Native communities warn of negative impact

While the Trump administration has announced that they will partially fund SNAP benefits, uncertainty surrounding when the benefits will be allocated is growing, and Native communities are feeling the negative effects. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more.

Government shutdown strains St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix

St. Mary's Food Bank is seeing a surge in demand—up 10-15%—due to the government shutdown and cuts to SNAP benefits, forcing them to dip into reserves and increase purchasing to serve a record number of families.

Ongoing U.S. govt shutdown causing flight delays

The ongoing federal government shutdown and staffing shortages is causing delays in air travel. That includes Sky Harbor in Phoenix, where there were at least 59 delayed flights and three cancelled flights between the afternoons of Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.

Trump to partially fund SNAP

The Trump administration said it will partially fund SNAP, though it’s not clear how much beneficiaries will receive, nor how quickly beneficiaries will see value show up on the debit cards they use to buy groceries.