Washington — Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday, October 1, after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Republicans had proposed extending government funding at ...

Although a short U.S. government shutdown would be unlikely to have much impact on air travel, a prolonged impasse could lead to disruptions for passengers and financial losses for businesses, ...

Mr. Trump had said Sunday that a shutdown was likely, rejecting Democrats' push for Congress to permanently extend enhanced tax credits for Americans enrolled in health insurance through the ...