Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Phoenix nonprofits brace for SNAP benefit delays
Phoenix-area nonprofits are bracing for increased need and strained resources if SNAP benefits are delayed.
Arizona governor claims Trump is halting funds as political leverage
Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging the federal government to release $6 billion in SNAP contingency funds to help Arizonans during the government shutdown.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos
A mystery Trump ally has donated $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid the government shutdown chaos.
Major airports issue ground stops due to air traffic controller staffing shortages amid government shutdown
Major U.S. airports, including Reagan National, Newark and LaGuardia face ground stops or delays due to air traffic controller staffing shortages during the government shutdown.
AZDES: No November food benefits due to government shutdown
The Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that it cannot disburse November nutrition assistance (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, following instruction from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
New poll shows how Americans feel about Congress, Trump during government shutdown
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans feel about Congress as the government shutdown enters its third week.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
SNAP benefits might be affected by ongoing U.S. government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, it could soon start affecting those who receive help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At the same time, food banks are also feeling the impact of the shutdown, and an increase in need for their services.



















