The federal government shutdown rolled on to its 20th day on Monday as a resolution remains elusive amid a bitter stalemate in Congress.

The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment announcement for 2026 has been delayed as the government shutdown lingers. Here's what we know.

Millions of Americans will be receiving their monthly Social Security payments this week—the fifth payment sent to recipients this month.

Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.

Yes, Social Security payments, including Supplemental Security Income and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue during a government shutdown.

Democrats might help reopen the government if they can declare a moral victory. But Republicans are insisting on humiliating them.

Senate Democrats again blocked Republicans’ stopgap funding bill from advancing in a 50 to 43 vote. The parties remain in a standoff over health care subsidies as the shutdown drags on.