Politics & Policy

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

Thousands of federal employees in the Garden State are hit by furloughs. National Parks and recreation areas in N.J. remain open, but that’s subject to change.

Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and they could lose out on $400 million in daily wages.

He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.

Schorn, who has worked as a county prosecutor, touts experience in criminal cases. Khan says his time as county solicitor shows his track record protecting Bucks residents.

Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.

Stanford is shaking up a crowded field for a Democratic primary that will likely be the de facto general election.

Independence National Historical Park closed Wednesday on the first day of the shutdown.

State officials say they are open to sharing the data — if it isn't shared with other agencies.

The ongoing impasse has stalled billions of dollars from going to schools and social services, and it has no certain end in sight.

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.

Union leaders in Philly say the Trump administration has not provided guidance for a shutdown, as employees worry that their jobs could be permanently cut.

We break down the shutdown negotiations, the political risks for both parties, and the potential impact. How will a shutdown effect you? Who do you think will be blamed?

The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of the shutdown.