World Central Kitchen, the humanitarian group founded by Chef José Andrés, distributed food to federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown.

Senate Chaplain Barry Black used his opening prayer to draw lawmakers' attention to the ongoing government shutdown and call for its end. He said he hoped those in the chamber would remember that there are "no gold medals given" for breaking the record for longest shutdown.

The Senate failed to advance the House-passed funding bill that would end the government shutdown for the 12th time on Wednesday, following a marathon speech by Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.

BOSTON ― Unhappy with what he views as a political blame game being spread by taxpayer-funded state communications, state Sen. Ryan Fattman shut down the Senate’s session after just a few minutes Monday, Oct. 27, and suggested he might do the same Oct. 30 unless the messaging changes.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government shutdown enters its 28th day on Tuesday with the nation’s largest union of federal employees pleading for an end, and the Senate’s chaplain praying for that.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn signed onto bill to pay for food assistance for 42 million Americans until Congress can reach a deal to open the government.

Many Americans are struggling to make ends meet as each day passes during the government shutdown. Democrats and Republicans are busy blaming each other for the shutdown. Many Republicans have called out Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for refusing to negotiate.