The United States government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, leaving more than 2.1 million federal workers furloughed or working without pay. A 54-44 Senate vote failed to pass on Friday, ...

A view of the U.S. Capitol following rain showers on the eighth day of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 8 in Washington. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he would be "happy" to ...

During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

County supervisors may continue a program that provides rental assistance to families after federal funding support expires ...

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - The ongoing government shutdown poses a significant threat to the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which provides crucial support to families in need of heating ...

As the government shutdown continues, many families across the country are looking for ways to provide food for their families. Because of the shutdown, many families will not have full access to SNAP ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they’ll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...