Riverside Cemetery's flag event canceled amid government shutdown

The annual flag-laying ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery will not take place this year due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, but individuals can still place their own flags. A “Flag for Every Hero” event, in which volunteers spend several hours walking through hundreds of acres of the cemetery to place small flags on nearly … Read more

Airspace closure possible due to government shutdown according to Transportation Secretary

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s been more than a month since the government shutdown caused mass delays at airports, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said it could get much worse if it continues. During a press conference with the SEPTA rail system, Duffy said that if the shutdown continues into next week, it could cause “total … Read more

Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure is on track to become longest ever

Washington– Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday in behind-the-scenes talks, as the federal shutdown was on track to become the longest shutdown on record, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Senators from both parties, Republicans and Democrats, are quietly negotiating the broad outlines of the emerging deal. With a … Read more

Major fast food chain offering $1 meals in SoCal amid government shutdown

Officials confirmed to KTLA that hundreds of Carl’s Jr. locations Throughout Southern California it is providing $1 meals to families affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Starting November 1, participating restaurants managed by Akash Management LLC – a master franchise group of Carl’s Jr. It has nearly 300 locations in Los Angeles, Orange County … Read more

New SNAP restrictions go into place amid shutdown drama

(The hill) – New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules will go into effect Saturday, until There is uncertainty about whether the benefits It will be released in November United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Websitewhere millions of Americans can review their options and apply, details how “the well has run dry” for issuing program … Read more

Denver Inner City Parish sees calls for food assistance jump by 50% amid government shutdown

DENVER (KDVR) — On Saturday, thousands of Coloradans lost federally supported SNAP food assistance as the government shutdown continues. Denver food banks say they’re already seeing more people showing up for help due to loss. The Diocese of the Inner City of Denver has been in existence for more than six decades. Uncertainty over federal … Read more

Furloughed federal workers face delays getting unemployment pay during shutdown

For more than two weeks now during the government shutdown, Imelda Avila Tomas has been trying in vain to get approved for unemployment compensation to help cover basics like food and mortgage payments for her family while she is on unpaid leave from her job with the federal government. She continued to ask questions, and … Read more

Government shutdown threatens Head Start, risking support for 65K kids

SAN FRANCISCO (KRONA) – Head Start programs across the country face potential closures due to the looming government shutdown, threatening education and support for thousands of children. More than 140 Head Start programs across the country may have to close without crucial funding, affecting about 65,000 children. The Ezzi Early Learning Program in South San … Read more

Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown

san francisco — A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday indefinitely blocked the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the government shutdown. US District Judge Susan Elston issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the dismissals while the lawsuit challenging them is pending. It had previously issued a temporary restraining order against the job cuts … Read more

Some Austin grant funding on hold after lasting government shutdown

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin has received more than $70 million in grant funding for aviation, environmental and emergency response, but the permanent federal government shutdown leaves more funding up in the air, according to a city memo. What’s waiting? Several offices within the U.S. Department of Justice have seen staff furloughed, meaning … Read more