10 h. ago The government shutdown is keeping Montana farmers from the assistance they need

Fall is when farmers apply for credit and other assistance ahead of spring planting. The federal shutdown means they can't.

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21 h. ago Senate fails to pass bill to keep essential federal workers and troops paid throughout government shutdown – live

Senate fails to pass bill to keep essential federal workers and troops paid throughout government shutdown – live  The Guardian

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1 week ago Dems fundraise off government shutdown as Hakeem Jeffries urges supporters to ‘keep the faith’

As the government shutdown slogs into a third week and service members are set to begin missing paychecks, Democrats continue to point to President Donald Trump and Republicans.

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2 w. ago White House blames Dems for potential WIC lapse, announces 'creative solution' to keep program running

Karoline Leavitt shared on X Tuesday the White House is using tariff revenue to keep the WIC program running during the government shutdown after a funding lapse.

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2 w. ago The government shutdown keeps snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

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3 w. ago With the government shutdown threatening air travel, a GOP bill seeks to keep flights running

As federal agencies hunker down for what could be a protracted government shutdown, Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., is introducing a bill to make sure that flights can continue on schedule.

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