Crisis Deepens: US government shutdown hits 40th day, threatening flights and food aid amid Senate deadlock

Republican leaders are hoping to hold votes on bills that would reopen the government into January while also approving ...

Government shutdown reaches 40th day as senators work during weekend

Senators held a weekend session in hopes of ending the impasse that has disrupted flights, threatened food assistance for ...

Government shutdown updates: Senate to convene Sunday session, but no votes scheduled

Now in its 40th day, the U.S. government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history.The Senate will convene in a rare Sunday ...

South Dakota tribes seek restoration of federal support for work of Eagle Butte genetics lab

Five South Dakota tribes want South Dakota’s congressional delegation to help restore funding for a research project led in ...

Transit chief warns air travel could be ‘reduced to a trickle’ as government shutdown drags on

The record-long government shutdown is affecting air travel and food stamp benefits. Follow here for the latest news updates.