Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments

The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed. 

Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect

The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.

Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.

Will Housing Drive NYC Mayoral Agenda? | Battleground NYC full episode #45: Sep 30, 2025
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Josh Greenman, Managing Editor of Vital City, joins S.E. Cupp to discuss the headlines from the campaign trail. Jamie Rubin, chair of the New York City Housing Authority Board, will join S.E. and Greenman to break down the recent issue of Vital City which focuses on the important issue of Housing, and a suggested housing agenda for the next mayor of New York City.�

How could flights be affected by a government shutdown?

If Congress fails to pass a funding bill, airline officials say flights could suffer delays and reduced capacity under a government shutdown. As of now, chances for a last-minute funding deal appear slim, raising the risk of agencies shutting down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows

A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.

Watch Mamdani, Sliwa react on Adams dropping out: ‘He was a crook’

Both Curtis Sliwa and Zohran Mamdani joined Good Day New York with reaction to NYC Mayor Adams' decision to drop out of the 2025 mayoral race.

Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza

Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

What's next for Eric Adams after dropping out of the NYC mayor’s race?

NYC Mayor Adams has dropped out of the 2025 mayoral race, a decision he announced in a social media video message. What's next for him?

Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race: Why and what's next?
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that he dropped out of the 2025 mayoral race. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay and expert David Birdsell break down why this happened now and what's next for the race and Adams himself.

Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops

President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."

Interview with NYS Senate Majority Leader | Politics Unusual
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FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay interviews New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins about her endorsement of Democratic nominee for the New York City mayoral race Zohran Mamdani and the MELT Act, which would ban ICE agents from wearing masks to conceal their identities, among other topics.

Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records

Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.

RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone

The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.

Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data

States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.

Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers

The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.