WASHINGTON—The nation’s largest federal workers’ union called for Congress to end the shutdown now in its fourth week, putting new pressure on Senate Democrats who have repeatedly blocked a Republican measure to reopen the government.

Air traffic controllers struggle without paychecks during 27-day shutdown. Expert predicts travel chaos similar to 2019 unless government reopens soon.

U.S. air travel turmoil deepened as more than 5,600 flights were delayed nationwide on Monday, with air traffic controller absences surging as the federal government shutdown reached its 27th day.

It's been nearly a month since the partial government shutdown has been in effect, but the real pain is expected to kick in on Nov. 1

The coming Nov. 1 open enrollment date for Obamacare could be an inflection point in the ongoing government shutdown.

Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.

U.S. air travel turmoil deepened as nearly 7,000 flights were delayed nationwide on Monday, with air traffic controller absences surging as the federal government shutdown reached its 27th day. The Federal Aviation Administration cited staffing shortages and imposed ground delay programs affecting Newark Airport in New Jersey,

Food banks and pantries are bracing for a surge in demand if federal food aid is paused this weekend amid the government shutdown

Communities are stepping up as the clock is ticking on critical food support for nearly 500,000 Minnesotans. Funding for food assistance like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, runs out on Nov. 1.