The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.

Democrats are more united, saying that Trump and Republicans are to blame for the shutdown (81%) than Republicans saying Democrats are to blame (72%). Twice as many independents say Trump and Republicans are responsible (46%) than Democrats (23%).

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps, will be cut off for 42 million Americas beginning Nov. 1, including nearly 2 million in Pennsylvania and 500,000 in Philadelphia. Most recipients of federal food assistance are elderly people, families with children, and disabled people.

The US government shutdown has entered its fifth week and there is no clear end in sight. With Democrats and Republicans deadlocked over passing a spending plan that would reopen federal agencies, millions of Americans are feeling economic pain that could soon grow worse.

The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for educators, wondering how long grant money will last and who can help them interpret federal laws

Natalie Folino, a stay-at-home mom of three in Ohio, is documenting her efforts to make ends meet with side hustles while her husband works without pay during the government shutdown.

In shutdowns past — including during Trump’s first term — presidents normally scaled back their schedules. With staffers deemed “non-essential” sent home, the White House often sought to appear sympathetic to Americans affected by disruptions to health care, veterans benefits and other key services.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins met last week with Gov. Jeff Landry and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain.

Bill Swick, who has a rare degenerative brain disease, has lost access to virtual speech therapy due to the federal government shutdown.