Trump Arrives in Japan; Government Shutdown Hits Day 27

U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Enters 27th Day

The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 27th day. Funding for food assistance programs used by over 40 million people will run out on Saturday. Democratic lawmakers have criticized the Trump administration for refusing to draw on a contingency fund to continue funding SNAP and WIC benefits. Meanwhile, President Trump has said military troops will keep getting paid in part due to a $130 million private donation. The New York Times ha…

House Republican Leaders Hold Press Conference on Day 27 of Government Shutdown

House Speaker Johnson, Small Business Administrator Loeffler, House Majority Leader Scalise, House Whip Tom Emmer, and Small Business Committee Chairman Williams hold a press conference on Day 27 of t

Government shutdown live updates as Senate set to reconvene on Day 27

The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.

Impact of Government Shutdown Grows as it Enters Day 27

As the government shutdown enters Day 27, travelers nationwide are bracing for delays as air traffic controllers are set to miss their first full paycheck. It comes as food banks are preparing for an influx as federal SNAP benefits will dry up starting Saturday and the country largest federal workers union is putting pressure on lawmakers for a short-term agreement. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.

Government shutdown hits day 27 as Trump on multi-day Asia trip: Live updates

The government shutdown is just days away from the one-month mark. With the president abroad, no major breakthroughs in Congress are expected.

Trump's agenda for Asia trip. And, government shutdown threatens food benefits

President Trump is expected to meet with China's President Xi Jinping and discuss a trade deal. And, the government shutdown could soon impact food benefits like SNAP as the holiday season approaches.