Melissa is now centered off the northern coast of Jamaica after barreling ashore as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. Follow for live updates.

Senate Democrats again blocked Republicans’ stopgap funding bill from advancing in a 50 to 43 vote. The parties remain in a standoff over health care subsidies as the shutdown drags on.

The federal government is still shutdown for the 16th day as the stalemate in Congress drags on. Many federal employees missed their first paycheck yesterday. Follow for live news updates.

No Kings” organizers say more than 2,500 demonstrations are planned nationwide today in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration. Follow for live updates.

US President Donald Trump told CNN Israeli forces could resume fighting in Gaza “as soon as I say the word” if Hamas doesn’t uphold the ceasefire deal. Follow for live news updates.

The federal government has officially shut down for the first time in six years after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the lights on.

Two additional Federal Aviation Administration facilities are short-staffed Friday evening, according to an FAA operations update, bringing the total number impacted to 12 for the day.

US President Donald Trump is keeping pressure on both Israel and Hamas to move forward with his Gaza ceasefire plan. Follow for live updates.