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.

Republican and Democratic lawmakers remain at a stalemate on finding a government funding solution to end what is now the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate adjourned until Monday afternoon,

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday he expects more flight delays in the coming days as a government shutdown hits its 31st day.

The control tower stands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a plane takes off on October 27. The Federal Aviation Administration has again reported air traffic control staffing problems today. We are updating this report as we get more details throughout the day.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue uninterrupted during government shutdowns. If you receive these services, you can expect to get your Social Security check or direct deposit as usual.

President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government. “THE CHOICE IS CLEAR — INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday warned of a potential holiday meltdown if a government shutdown stretches into the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel season and urged Democrats to provide the votes to reopen the government.