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Senate, the shutdown

The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means in your community

It's Day 23 of the federal government shutdown, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it.

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Will the government reopen today? When does the Senate vote today on shutdown 2025? Latest

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Government shutdown live updates as Senate readies vote on paying some federal workers

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Democrats' shutdown question: Where's Trump?: From the Politics Desk

As the government shutdown crosses the three-week mark, Democrats are increasingly calling on President Donald Trump to get more involved in finding a solution.

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Trump hosts Republicans at renovated White House as shutdown drags on

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Trump-Putin meeting 'on hold'; government shutdown hits Day 21

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Watch live: Jeffries speaks with reporters as government shutdown persists

Senate Democrats again blocked the GOP-led stopgap funding bill from passing on Monday, marking the 11th failed vote.

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Republicans divided over Trump’s role in ending shutdown

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Trump administration latest: Shutdown will extend into next week as Senate leaves DC

NPR

Here's what is being affected by the government shutdown across the country

The federal government has shut down after lawmakers in Congress failed to reach an agreement on how to extend funding. While lawmakers continue to go back and forth in Washington, the impact of the shutdown is beginning to be felt across the country.

Newsweek

Social Security Is Running Out of Money: What To Know

The trust funds that help pay Social Security benefits to millions of Americans are due to run out of money in less than a decade. In an annual report released on Wednesday, trustees of the Social Security Administration (SSA) have said retirement benefit ...

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Meet the six candidates seeking three spots on the South Western School board

Meet the six candidates who are seeking three spots on the South Western School board as they explain why they they're the best candidate.

Morning Call PA

Election 2026: Who is running for Congress in the Lehigh Valley?

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Five Democrats are running in the May 2026 primary for the chance to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, top left, in Nov. for the ...

Democrat and Chronicle

Who is running in the Rochester City Council primary? Here's what they value.

The primary elections are set to take place June 24. Here are the candidates running for Rochester's City Council. The answers of candidates who responded are presented in their entirety and have been lightly edited only where necessary for clarity.