What’s happening with the long-running US shutdown? | ABC NEWS
The federal government shutdown in the United States is on track to become the longest as a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over funding impacts more people across the country.
Programs that provide aid for low-income Americans are now being impacted with food stamp benefits expiring or only being partially funded.
Air-traffic controllers are also working without pay, and more of them are not turning up for their shifts, putting strain on airport operations.
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