Ahead of the government shutdown on Tuesday, the agency released a contingency plan on Sept. 24 that said it expects to furlough 6,197 of its 51,825 employees (about 12% of its workforce). The plan notes that if the shutdown lasts longer than five days, it might increase the number of employees who are deemed essential to work.

The government has shut down. Here is a look at how the Social Security Administration and millions of Americans who depend on its service are affected.

Americans that rely on Social Security will still receive payments, though they may experience some service disruptions

If the US government shuts down on September 30, essential services such as Social Security, air travel, and military operations will continue, although many workers will not receive pay. Programs like WIC face immediate funding risks,

The federal government remains shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed again today to reach a funding deal.

On Thursday morning, as thousands of federal employees stayed home and faced potential layoffs because of the government shutdown, President Donald Trump got right to work on social media. He started by sharing praise from supporters.

A raft of new polling showing bipartisan support for an extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies is buoying Democrats amid their standoff with the GOP.

La., press conference to clarify the issues keeping the government shut down and the upcoming Senate vote to re-open the government.