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The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country

The federal government remains shut down, in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Reporters from the NPR Network are digging into the ways the government shutdown is playing out in their region.

The U.S. Capitol is seen on a sunset a day before the House prepares to vote on a bill to reopen the government at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Shutdown hides ICE detention data from the public

Legally, ICE has to release arrest and detention data. However, because of the government shutdown, that data hasn't been published for months, raising concerns about transparency.

FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job

The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff and policy changes. His leadership was questioned after he delayed responding to deadly floods in Texas.

Pictured, a 40-pound box of food including canned goods, fresh fruit, milk and cheese. Boxes like this one were distributed by the San Diego Food Bank through its Senior Food Program. Chula Vista, Calif. Feb. 24, 2023.

November CalFresh benefits begin to arrive as court orders Trump to fund SNAP

The process began Thursday night after a federal court ruled in favor of restoring full benefits during the ongoing government shutdown, according to the state.

People walking in front of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, where immigration court hearings are held, Aug. 6, 2025.

San Diego congressional delegation to again attempt tour of ICE facility

Reps. Juan Vargas and Scott Peters, both D-San Diego, were refused entry on Oct. 20. On Oct. 27, they were joined by Sen. Alex Padilla, D- California, Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego, and Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Clemente, and were again turned away.

A person looks at a flight information display system at San Diego International Airport. San Diego, Calif. April 18, 2023.

Flights cut, delayed across SoCal, US due to government shutdown

According to FlightAware some 10,000 flights nationwide were cancelled over the weekend and all of the Southland's airports were hit with delays and cancellations.

El secretario de Transporte, Sean Duffy, habla con los periodistas el día 23 del cierre gubernamental. Lo acompañan, de izquierda a derecha, la legisladora Lisa McClain (republicana por Michigan), el líder de la mayoría de la Cámara de Representantes, Tom Emmer (republicano por Minnesota), y el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Mike Johnson (republicano por Luisiana), en una conferencia de prensa en el Capitolio en Washington, el jueves 23 de octubre de 2025. (Foto AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

Gobierno de Trump dice que retirará dinero a California por licencias de conducir para no ciudadanos

El secretario de Transporte de Estados Unidos, Sean Duffy, advirtió el domingo que está a punto de cumplir con la amenaza de revocar millones en fondos federales para California porque, según él, el estado está emitiendo ilegalmente licencias de conducir comerciales a no ciudadanos.

Judge orders an end to Trump's troop deployment in D.C., calling it 'unlawful'

U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb put a pause on her order until Dec. 11 to allow the Trump administration time to appeal.

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

At least 51 babies in 19 states have been treated for botulism after being exposed to organic ByHeart baby formula. The New-York based manufacturer issued a recall of all its products last month.

Shutdowns serve as excuse for GOP and Democrats to spend more, says Sen. Ron Johnson

Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, has a plan for how to avoid shutdown showdown negotiations, but it wouldn't be popular with Congress' "uniparty," he told NPR.

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