We are on day 37 of no paycheck for my husband. We've cut all our subscriptions and have a shopping ban to make it through the shutdown.

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The author's husband is a federal employee.

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These are the 40 airports where flights are being canceled due to the government shutdown

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Los Angeles International Airport is one of the many US airports facing delays as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces flights due to the shutdown, starting on Friday.
Los Angeles International Airport is one of the many US airports facing delays as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces flights due to the shutdown, starting on Friday.

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The FAA is cutting 10% of flights in 40 busy markets to ensure safety during the government shutdown

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The FAA said it was reducing flight capacity across 40 busy markets to maintain safety.

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At day 36, the government shutdown is the longest in US history

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The government shutdown is the longest in US history, dragging into November.

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Flight delay data is already flashing red as the government shutdown drags on. Will your holiday air travel be affected?

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Passengers waited in snaking security lines in Houston, Texas, on November 4.

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Trump says he will withhold SNAP benefits until the government shutdown ends

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Trump's announcement on restarting US nuclear testing has raised more questions than it's answered.

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Travel companies warn what will happen if the government shutdown doesn't end before Thanksgiving: chaos

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Travelers at airport.
The days before and after Thanksgiving are among the busiest travel days of the year.

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The Trump administration will fund SNAP after courts rule it must pay November benefits

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Volunteers at a food drive on the National Mall
As SNAP benefits halt during the government shutdown, food banks are scrambling to support millions of Americans.

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Trump's major student-loan repayment overhaul continues during the government shutdown

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President Donald Trump's Education Department is continuing its student-loan repayment negotiations.

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NYC warns of hourslong delays at Newark over staffing shortages, says a full ground stoppage is possible

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Airports are experiencing delays and disruptions amid the US government shutdown.

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