As the government shutdown nears the longest in U.S. history, thousands of federal workers are missing paychecks and millions risk losing food assistance. Nearly 11,000 air traffic controllers received pay stubs showing zero dollars, prompting food pantries to open at airports across the country. SNAP benefits are set to run out Saturday, affecting 42 million Americans. Lawmakers remain deadlocked, with Vice President Vance meeting with Senate Republicans as House leaders face criticism, including from GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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