This question came from our readers, and we deem it deserves the proper attention. Those living with adult children, roommates, or extended family want to know whether sharing a roof means sharing a ...

On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills or a stopgap funding resolution. That shutdown lasted 43 days, the longest in U.S.

The shutdown brought the scale of the federal food aid program into focus and raised questions about how such a rich country could have so many people on nutrition assistance. By David W. Chen The ...

As the government shutdown continues, many families across the country are looking for ways to provide food for their families. Because of the shutdown, many families will not have full access to SNAP ...