The Senate vote today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, failed for the 14th time on a House-backed bill that would reopen the government as we head toward the longest shut down in history, with hopes dashed as Americans head to the polls today in what could become pivotal Election Day wins.

The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.

A lot of government continues during a federal shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will continue at least for the month of October.

SNAP benefits could be affected on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Here's how a lack of SNAP benefits would impact Ohio.

For the second month in a row, a government report on employment and unemployment has been delayed by the federal shutdown. That leaves analysts looking for other signs to gauge the job market.

While the government is still shutdown for a third week, there's been talks about getting a fourth round of stimulus checks from President Trump and a member of Congress.

As the government shutdown continues​, and Medicaid cuts loom​, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.