In an unprecedented situation, tens of millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program starting on Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

More critical services are at risk of lapsing this month as President Donald Trump and the GOP remain at an impasse over funding the federal government. Follow for live updates.

Senators have left Washington as the government shutdown marks day 31 and amid a looming deadline for SNAP benefits. Follow for live updates.

Our live coverage of the government shutdown has concluded for the day. Please scroll through the posts below to learn about Thursday’s developments as well as other news involving the Trump ...

• Rulings on SNAP benefits: President Donald Trump said this evening that he’s asked his administration’s lawyers to seek clarity from the courts on “how we can legally fund SNAP as soon as possible,” ...

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to a trade framework during their landmark meeting, with Trump saying the two sides saw progress on “almost everything.” Follow for live ...

The conundrum of the diplomatic gift has preoccupied foreign leaders and their envoys in Washington for decades, never more so than when Donald Trump is in office. Prone to flattery and enamored by ...

US President Donald Trump is in Japan today, continuing his series of key meetings with leaders in Asia, as the government shutdown drags on back home. Follow for live updates.

As the shutdown stalemate continues in the US, President Donald Trump is in South Korea during his Asia diplomacy tour. Follow for live updates ...

US President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Busan. South Korea, to discuss a trade deal with global economic impact. Follow for live news updates.

US President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Busan. South Korea, to discuss a trade deal with global economic impact. Follow for live news updates.

US President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Busan. South Korea, to discuss a trade deal with global economic impact. Follow for live news updates.