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Healthy food benefits for women, infants and children in limbo during government shutdown

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK)-- Sarah Manasrah has received aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children -- commonly known as WIC -- since her first child was born six years ago.The 37-year-old mother who lives with her husband and two girls, who are... Read More.

Mamdani tells ‘The View’ that withholding federal funds to NYC is one of Trump’s ‘many threats’

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City and a state assemblyman, said on ABC’s "The View" on Wednesday -- just days after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams left the race -- he was not concerned over recent threats... Read More.

Shutdown spreads uncertainty from furloughed federal workers to broader America

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the first government shutdown in seven years got underway on Wednesday, tens of thousands of federal workers face the risk of missing paychecks as broader America braces for the absence of some key services.Starting on Wednesday, 750,000 federal employees are expected... Read More.

SCOTUS allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed into 2026, accepts case for January argument

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday moved to allow Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board into 2026, saying it would take up President Donald Trump's appeal seeking to remove her for cause during a hearing in January. The... Read More.

Senate to vote again on bills aimed at funding government as blame game continues

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate is returning to Capitol Hill Wednesday -- the first day of a government shutdown -- and is expected to again take votes on government funding bills that mirror the failed votes they took on Tuesday as congressional leaders continue to blame the... Read More.

Trump’s comments on sending troops to American cities were ‘cherry-picked’ from speech, Speaker Johnson says

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after President Donald Trump told top-ranking generals and admirals that the U.S. is fighting a "war from within," Speaker Mike Johnson said the president's comments show his ability to "take crime seriously," whereas House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the remarks... Read More.

Accusations fly over whether Republicans or Democrats ‘own’ shutdown

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, beginning funding stoppages that are expected to ripple through federal agencies, disrupting many government services and putting perhaps tens of thousands out of work.The closure came amid an bitter impasse between congressional Democrats... Read More.

Federal government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding measures

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after the Senate was unable to pass Democratic and Republican proposals on Tuesday.Both proposals fell short of the 60 votes needed to pass. The Democratic plan which would have restored $1 trillion in... Read More.

Trump directs generals to defend US from ‘war from within’

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday told the military's top generals about his controversial plans to send troops to "dangerous" Democratic cities, arguing, "We're under invasion from within."Trump made clear that the military's job is not only to protect the United States from threats... Read More.

Congressional leaders continue blame game as clock ticks toward shutdown

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the clock ticks down towards a government shutdown, 150 House Democrats rallied on the House steps Tuesday morning ahead of a midnight government funding deadline, presenting unity as each political party attempts to shift and place blame for a lapse in... Read More.