The White House said it's complying with a court order to pay SNAP benefits, after Trump said no benefits will be given until Democrats vote to reopen the government.

Congress shows first movement in 35 days on shutdown as senators negotiate Band-Aid spending bill, needing 60 votes to break Democratic filibuster.

Speaking to reporters, Thune laid out the next steps toward a potential end to the shutdown. The House-passed continuing resolution extends government funding at current levels until Nov. 21. Thune said that date will have to change to allow more time for work on year-long appropriations bills.

The U.S. federal government shutdown surpassed the previous record for the longest in the nation's history on Wednesday.

Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks. This comes as the federal closure, now in its 35th day, is on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.

College Football Hall of Famer Lou Holtz condemned the government shutdown on day 35, which is poised to become the longest in U.S. history.

When the shutdown finally ends, how long will the government stay open? It's impossible to say right now. But one thing does seem certain: that a new bill to reopen the government would go beyond Nov.

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.