How to Rank The Severity of a Government Shutdown in a Spreadsheet
President Trump signed legislation ending the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. Here’s how the recent government shutdown ranks in terms of severity.
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How to Rank The Severity of a Government Shutdown in a Spreadsheet
President Trump signed legislation ending the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. Here’s how the recent government shutdown ranks in terms of severity.
Senate Democrats Signal Shutdown Deal Is Close, but Skeptics Worry About the Cost
A bipartisan package could end the government shutdown, but observers question whether Democrats are giving up too much.
Supreme Court sets rapid briefing in SNAP case after temporary administrative stay
On Friday evening, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson temporarily paused a lower-court order requiring full November SNAP payments, issuing an administrative stay to give the First Circuit time to act during the government shutdown.
IRS Shelves Free Tax Filing Tool, Leaving Millions to Pay Private Companies
The IRS’s Direct File program, a free alternative to TurboTax, won’t launch for the 2026 tax season, marking a reversal for the Biden-era initiative.
FAA Issues Ground Delays and Stops as Shutdown Deepens, Thanksgiving Rush at Risk
With controllers working without pay for five weeks, staffing shortages are causing major delays and raising fears of widespread travel chaos ahead.
White House Sends Mixed Signals on SNAP Benefits as Shutdown Drags On
Trump threatened to withhold food assistance until Democrats reopen the government, but the White House quickly walked back the statement, citing court compliance.
SNAP Food Aid Reduced to Half Payment During Government Shutdown
The Trump administration will restart SNAP benefits at 50% of normal payments, affecting 42 million people who depend on food assistance.