The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country

The federal government is currently shut down. NPR's network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting services across the country.

Air traffic controllers told to keep working during government shutdown as some staffers call in sick

National Air Traffic Controllers Association tells its members that failing to report to work could cost them their job.

Trump Official Issues Air Travel Safety Warning Amid Government Shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the government shutdown could impact air traffic controllers' ability to do their jobs safely.

Hakeem Jeffries responds as Trump says he’s open to government shutdown deal with Democrats

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are "ready to sit down to work things out," after President Donald Trump said Monday that he'd be open to striking a deal with Democrats on the shutdown fight.

FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues

There were no air traffic controllers expected at the tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area, and Denver and Newark airports were experiencing delays due to shortages.

Schumer's shutdown holds as Senate Dems block GOP bid to reopen government

S.D., needs eight Democrats to end the shutdown, but Senate Minority Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., insists President Trump must approve the deal first.

Government Shutdown Means No New Jobs Report Today-Here's How It Could Affect the Fed and Mortgage Rates

The government shutdown means that the Bureau of Labor Statistics was unable to release September's labor data, which spells bad news for the Fed.
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4 things to know about the government shutdown and how it impacts Social Security, SSI benefits

Here are four things to know about how the shutdown will impact Social Security and SSI beneficiaries:

Trump tells troops 'every last penny' coming despite ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay

Government shutdown freezes military paychecks as President Donald Trump assures troops aboard USS Harry S. Truman they will get back pay and 3.8% raise.
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