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Although a short U.S. government shutdown would be unlikely to have much impact on air travel, a prolonged impasse could lead to disruptions for passengers and financial losses for businesses, according to travel experts and industry groups.  The Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration define most of their employees as essential, requiring them to work

Washington — The U.S. government shut down Wednesday morning after President Trump and congressional Republicans at odds with Democrats over the path forward were unable to avert a lapse in federal funding. Mr. Trump had said Sunday that a shutdown was likely, rejecting Democrats’ push for Congress to permanently extend enhanced tax credits for Americans enrolled in health insurance

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be disrupted due to a potential halt in federal activities, according to experts.  Social Security benefits are covered by mandatory spending, which means that the funding for

Washington — The federal government began shutting down at 12 a.m. on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.  Republicans and Democrats have been at odds over how to fund the government as Democrats have pushed for negotiations over health care tax credits to be included in a funding measure.

A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration’s prosecutors. Sigal Chattah was named interim U.S. attorney for the district of Nevada in March, a temporary appointment that’s legally limited