The U.S. government could shutdown starting Oct. 1 when funding runs out. With a potential shutdown on the horizon, here's what you need to know.

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

When the United States Senate failed to pass a short-term spending bill before the September 30 deadline, the impasse

Many essential workers don’t get paid at the time of the shutdown, but by law, they receive back pay when the shutdown is over. Technically, nonessential government workers are furloughed, which means they can’t work for the government and their pay is suspended during the shutdown, but also subject to back-pay guarantees.

Lawmakers, unlike federal workers, are constitutionally required to receive a paycheck during a government shutdown.

Donald Trump's first White House meeting with congressional leaders to avert a government shutdown was overshadowed by "Trump 2028" hats and perceived theatrics. No deal was struck, despite Democrats advocating for healthcare funding.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) got into a tense exchange with NBC “Today” host Craig Melvin over the ongoing government shutdown on Friday.

Immigrants in the country illegally are not eligible for federal health care insurance plans. The Democrats' proposal does not change that.