How would a federal government shutdown impact programs in New Jersey such as SNAP, or Medicare and Social Security payments? How about air travel?

WASHINGTON ‒ The federal government is back open after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown ‒ but the effects from the nation's longest-ever shutdown could linger. President Donald Trump late Wednesday ...

If you’re confused about the federal government’s current struggles to get funding and avoid a shutdown, you’re not alone. Much of the confusion stems from a couple of different dates: Dec. 3, when ...

Congress reached a deal on temporary government funding via a new bill passed just hours ahead of the Dec. 3 deadline to avoid a government shutdown. The House is expected to pass the legislation on ...