The deadline to approve a federal budget has passed and non-essential services of the government have ceased.

Some federal workers will watch Monday Night Football and then go back to wondering about their jobs.

The number of food stamp recipients in Hawaii has doubled in 10 years. Republicans want sharp cuts.

Furloughs of 40 percent of the federal work force would inflict economic pain and cause personal and political hassles.

A federal magistrate has denied bail to man accused of stalking Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.

The representative is collaborating to end gridlock, which could smooth a path toward her own future.

The beginning of our look at why Hawaii's middle class is financially underwater, and what can change.

Senator's position changes as Congress senses public's mood, while Reps. Hanabusa and Gabbard seek more facts.

Emails show former Maui resident blamed Gabbard for trying to make him a "social leper."