About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear next month if the federal government shutdown continues. The U.S.

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The Senate on Tuesday rejected a potential funding deal for the eighth time, guaranteeing that the government shutdown that ...

The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living increase.

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The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set to be announced this month. Here's when and what recipients ...

We're almost two weeks into the government shutdown. Will you still receive your Social Security benefits despite the ...