Gov. Josh Shapiro is signing the state budget after it passes through both the State House and Senate. MORE ON THE BUDGET: http://www.wtae.com/article/pennsylvania-budget-deal-harrisburg/69411183 | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

The White House says it is considering a 50-year mortgage to address the home affordability crisis. Here's a look at the pros and cons of the proposal. http://www.wtae.com/article/50-year-mortgage-explained/69383614 | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end this week. Here's what still needs to be done and when things could get back to normal. http://www.wtae.com/article/senate-deal-could-end-longest-shutdown/69348676 | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's Action Weather 4 meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin WTAE has this special Facebook update on the severe weather making its way towards Western Pennsylvania later today.... Make sure to download the WTAE Mobile App and turn on notifications under settings to get the latest severe weather alerts: http://www.wtae.com/connect | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh