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Nov 14, 2023 | sfgate.com | Andrea Sachs |Michael Laris |Sofia Andrade |Luz Lazo

After avoiding a government shutdown in late September, legislators are again racing to pass a deal before a 45-day "continuing resolution" expires Saturday. A lapse in federal funding could complicate travel logistics heading into a holiday week when about 4.7 million Americans are expected to fly for Thanksgiving. Officials at the Transportation Security Administration are anticipating a record number of fliers at airports.

Nov 14, 2023 | washingtonpost.com | Andrea Sachs |Michael Laris |Sofia Andrade |Luz Lazo

After avoiding a government shutdown in late September, legislators to pass a deal before a 45-day “continuing resolution” expires Saturday. A lapse in federal funding could complicate travel logistics heading into a holiday week when about 4.7 million Americans are expected to fly for Thanksgiving. Officials at the Transportation Security Administration are anticipating a record number of fliers at airports.

Oct 9, 2023 | washingtonpost.com | Brittany Shammas |Maham Javaid |Paulina Villegas |Niha Masih |Kelly Kasulis |Sarah Dadouch | +36 more

This live coverage has ended. For updates, please go here. Skip to end of carouselIsrael’s declaration of war, a mostly symbolic formality, would allow the government to enact a wider mobilization of military reserves. U.S. officials expect Israeli forces will launch a ground incursion into the densely populated Gaza Strip in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Oct 8, 2023 | washingtonpost.com | Luz Lazo |Jessica Contrera

Sam Lilek returned from Tel Aviv a few days ago to vacation with his parents in the Maryland suburbs. By Saturday, he was grieving as he saw the images of explosions and bloody bodies in Israel, where he has been studying for the past two years. “I’m obviously distraught. People are scared and angry,” said Lilek, 31, a student at Tel Aviv University. He attended a somber vigil Sunday at Temple Sinai in Northwest Washington to honor those killed in the attack by Hamas.

Sep 26, 2023 | washingtonpost.com | Andrea Sachs |Michael Laris |Sofia Andrade |Luz Lazo

With House Republicans still at odds over government spending, a shutdown could be days away. The fiscal year ends Saturday, and if lawmakers don’t agree on a budget before then, some federal employees will work without pay, some facilities will close and programs such as food stamps will go unfunded. In the world of travel, the workers who keep airports running would be deemed essential, but passport operations and national parks could be affected.