Core programs will keep running because their funding is built into law. But a popular Medicare benefit has already ended, and local health centers may be at risk unless Congress acts soon.

During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational.

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

Federal departments and agencies have put out guidance about which programs will stay open and which ones won't during the funding lapse.

Will Social Security checks go out? Are national parks open? Here's what to know when the federal government partially shuts down.

U.S. government services would be disrupted if President Donald Trump and Congress do not agree on a spending bill by midnight on Tuesday.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

Yosemite and other national parks across California and the rest of the United States remained open Wednesday, the first day of the federal government shutdown, but with limited services, staff and programs.

A government shutdown begins . There's no end to a government shutdown in sight as Democratic lawmakers demand health care policy changes that President Donald Trump and Republica