Paychecks for thousands of federal workers on hold as government shutdown nears fourth week

Federal employees were supposed to be paid on Friday, but checks are on hold for thousands of workers because of the ongoing government shutdown. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP   Friday, January 11 'One paycheck away from homeless': Federal workers fret over shutdown Federal employees were supposed to be paid on Friday, but checks are on hold for thousands of workers because of the ongoing government shutdown. Try ad-free, for free: Get a 14-day free trial of the storytelling you love on the USA TODAY app. Wis. teen Jayme Closs found alive: What we know Pence in 2014: Using presidential powers 'not... Verna Bloom, actress in 'Animal House,' dies at 80 5 things to know Friday Amid Syria policy confusion, U.S. withdrawal begins Authorities: Man killed by helicopter blade at airport Trump mocks CNN's Jim Acosta over border video Sheriff: Missing teen Jayme Closs found alive Man dies saving dogs from high surf in ocean STORY FROM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION Better prescription practices key to ending opioid... Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe. MORE FROM USA TODAY Amazon CEO Bezos dating L.A. TV anchor Five things to know about Tim Tebow's fiancee Skeleton found with rare ink staining mouth may rewrite history Jillian Michaels: 'Avoid the keto diet. Common sense' Pentagon prepares options on building border wall Most Popular Videos & Galleries PHOTO GALLERY The coldest inhabitable places on Earth PHOTO GALLERY 8 trips you didn't know you could afford in 2019 PHOTO GALLERY 'Bird Box': This is why you recognize the cast PHOTO GALLERY President Donald Trump visits US-Mexico border   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Feedback • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Ad Choices • Terms of Service © 2019 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102