The government shutdown stretched into a new week as most congressional Democrats and Republicans continue to be at odds, leaving federal workers, military members and other Americans to worry about critical paychecks.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.

Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.

Social Security payments to more than 74 million Americans will stay on schedule during the government shutdown.

After President Trump suggested earlier in the week that 2026 World Cup matches could be moved out of Boston, FIFA and the city's mayor responded.

Major U.S. airports refuse to play Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown causing flight delays.