Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.

The government shutdown is only becoming harder for Americans to bear. But Republicans and Democrats still have yet to strike a funding deal.

The plan to fund SNAP amid the federal government shutdown faces an uncertain path in a politically divided Michigan Legislature.

CNN's Jake Tapper confronted Rep. Stansbury over the Democratic Party's stance on the government shutdown on Tuesday as millions face losing SNAP food benefits.

The Senate returns on Oct. 27, but questions remain about when the 13th vote towards ending the shutdown will occur.

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans

Texas, offered a pointed analogy Wednesday when asked about Democrats blaming President Donald Trump for the impending cutoff of federal nutrition assistance due to the government shutdown. Cornyn compared Democrats to the proverbial kid who murders his parents,

The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that the money was available.