The federal government shutdown continues on Monday, Oct. 20, marking the third-longest shutdown in U.S. history, surpassed only by the 1995 and 2018-2019 shutdowns. Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said on Sunday, Oct. 19 that lawmakers could reopen the government this week if the Republicans are willing to discuss health care subsidies now.

With the House on break for more than a month now, Speaker Mike Johnson insists he will administer the oath of office to Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva after the Senate votes to reopen the government -- resisting calls to swear her in amid the prolonged government shutdown.

Offices in California, Texas, New York and other states are updating their hours or capabilities amid the shutdown.

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump hosts the Australian prime minister at the White House, the government shutdown enters Day 20, and Israel renews enforcement of the Gaza ceasefire.

It’s day 20 of the government shutdown and millions of Medicare beneficiaries are losing telehealth access, forcing some like Vicki Stearn to pay out of pocket while waiting months for care.

Head Start programs that serve tens of thousands of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown.

As the shutdown stretches into its 20th day, air traffic controllers, SNAP recipients, and federal employees are feeling the impact.

The House GOP's campaign arm is announcing its latest fundraising numbers for the third quarter of 2025 as it ramps up for the 2026 elections.

The government shutdown lives on. The Senate failed to pass a funding extension by a vote of 50-43, the 11th time it has tried. Some votes shifted this time. Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, was the only GOP no vote.