The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.

S.D., argued that the best way to ensure Americans don't go without food benefits and that federal workers are paid is to reopen the government.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps, will be cut off for 42 million Americas beginning Nov. 1, including nearly 2 million in Pennsylvania and 500,000 in Philadelphia. Most recipients of federal food assistance are elderly people, families with children, and disabled people.

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump concludes Asia trip after meeting Xi Jinping in South Korea and the government shutdown continues.

Ohio mom Natalie Folino's side gigs have come in handy during the government shutdown. She's working hard to help make ends meet while her husband is working without pay. (Instagram/@Natalie_mom_makin

FBI investigations have been slowed or stalled by the second-longest U.S. government shutdown in history, leaving the bureau without funds to pay informants or make undercover drug or gun buys, gaps that an FBI spokesperson said are putting national security at risk.

Wednesday’s decision brings the Fed’s key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The central bank had cranked its rate to roughly 5.3% in 2023 and 2024 to combat the biggest inflation spike in four decades. Lower rates could, over time, reduce borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, as well as for business loans.

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an early SSI payment on Oct. 31 — before the next checks arrive

Rob Jetten would be the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister, but he must win the support of several other parties to form a government.

Nearly half say Trump and GOP are responsible for the shutdown, the poll found. Thursday marks the 30th day of the federal government shutdown and the American public has grown more concerned about the shutdown throughout the month and more disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the federal government,