Former President Barack Obama’s Homeland Security secretary urged Congress to “stop the madness” and end the month-long government shutdown by funding the protection agency and paying its employees. “I’m not taking sides. But I will say this: The primary job of our government and Congress is to allocate money. Keep the lights on. Keep the … Read more
Washington– House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump’s “play call” for government funding will be tested Tuesday, as the House takes a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown. Johnson will need near-unanimous support from his Republican conference to move forward. He can withstand the loss of just … Read more
Many Americans who rely on SNAP benefits for help with grocery shopping are approaching their third week without help after President Donald Trump’s administration cut the program amid the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday chose not to order the government to fully fund a program that serves about 1 in 8 … Read more
(BCN) – A Bay Area congressman is calling for a halt to all non-essential private jet flights amid a federal government shutdown that has created a shortage of air traffic controllers across the country and led to thousands of delays and cancellations of flights for the general public. U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) wrote in … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care benefits, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to keep fighting. In a test vote, the first in a series … Read more
Editor’s Note: The above video is from the November 6, 2025 KXAN newscast. AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Four airports in Texas have received orders from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reduce flight numbers starting Friday. Forty airports – Including Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas Love Field (DAL), George Bush Houston Intercontinental (IAH), and William P. … Read more
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.) on Friday offered a plan to end the government shutdown, headlined by a one-year extension of enhanced health care tax credits and a short-term spending bill. “Democrats have said we must address the health care crisis, but Republicans have repeatedly said they will not negotiate to lower health care … Read more
DENVER (KDVR) — More than 70 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport Friday morning after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered several major markets to reduce air traffic control. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that 40 major markets will have to reduce operations after the government shutdown caused burnout and staff shortages among air … Read more
Washington– Republican senators are trying to end the government shutdown by preparing a bipartisan package of spending bills that they hope will win new Democratic votes. It is unclear whether their plan will succeed. Democrats have voted 14 times not to reopen the government as they demand an extension of expiring health care subsidies, which … Read more
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Airlines have begun canceling hundreds of flights in compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order to reduce air traffic. This change is due to the government shutdown and applies to 40 of the busiest airports in the country. What routes from Austin could be affected by the FAA’s flight cuts? The … Read more