The government shutdown is now on Day 26 with no resolution in sight, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions over th

Day 24 of the shutdown brings growing strain on air travel. Reagan National saw 30-minute delays; more disruptions expected nationwide. WASHINGTON - Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown that is quickly approaching a full month.

As most government activities remain shut down in Washington D.C. due to budget gridlock, the National Guard remains on patrol across the nation’s capital.

As Congress circles the issue, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that about 6 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about their health costs going up in the next year. Those worries extend across age groups and include people with and without health insurance, the poll found.

More than 100 Head Start programs could see their federal grants cut off in November if Congress doesn't pass a bill to reopen the government.

Due to the shutdown, Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will not receive the benefits slated to be paid in November. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said as of Oct. 16, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the shutdown ends and funds are released to the state.

With the US government shutdown stumbling toward the one-month mark, the effects of the standoff between Republicans and Democrats were being felt further away from the Capitol, as flights began to back up and food aid was drying up.