Up Next
Back to Show
PBS News Hour
Lost pay, dwindling business afflict D.C. due to shutdown
The government shutdown has stifled business in the nation's capital. Many contractors are barely getting by without their paychecks, and unlike permanent federal workers, they will never recover the income they lose. Food banks are experiencing spiking demand, even though some visitors feel guilty about asking for help. And local shops and cafes sit empty. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
57:46
May 5, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
26:45
May 4, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:44
May 3, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
56:45
May 2, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
56:42
May 1, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
56:44
April 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
56:45
April 29, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
26:45
April 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:44
January 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
January 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
57:46
Israel's Prime Minister says the intense phase of the war in Gaza will end soon as Israel and the U.S. argue over weapons deliveries.
57:46
After Claudia Sheinbaum becomes the first woman to win Mexico's presidential election, a look at what that means for U.S. relations.