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Another Shutdown in 60 Days? How Political Gridlock Puts Your Finances at Risk Again in January

The government is open, but only until January 30. Learn why another shutdown is possible and what you can do now to protect your finances from more D.C. chaos. Read More

Steve Kornacki: Republicans took a political hit in the shutdown. How long will it last?

Since government funding lapsed, the GOP has fallen in the polls and lost at the ballot box. But shutdown history shows the party can turn it around before the midterms. Read More

Americans are returning dogs to shelters, skipping snacks amid epic shutdown

Here are snapshots of what happened around the country at what could be the beginning of the end of the unprecedented stalemate. Read More

Shutdown deal reopens Democratic rift: From the Politics Desk

Over the weekend, a group of eight Senate Democrats teamed up with Republicans to vote to advance a measure that would reopen the government. The agreement still needs final approval in the Senate and ... Read More

First SNAP. Now flight cuts. Pressure mounts on Congress to end shutdown

WASHINGTON – Travel woes become the latest poster-child for the longest government shutdown in history, as airlines cancel hundreds of flights and advocacy groups warning of a $5 billion loss the ... Read More

Government shutdown continues as senators express cautious optimism about talks

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up. Read More

When is next vote on government shutdown? Will the Senate vote today? See shutdown updates

The 14th Senate vote to end the shutdown failed 54-44. Most Democrats are still refusing to support any legislation that doesn’t restore cuts to Medicaid and extend expiring subsidies under the ... Read More

Government shutdown recap. Senate passes deal to end funding fight

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Monday, Nov. 10, passed a funding package to end the record-breaking shutdown, putting the federal government on a path to reopening in coming days. It was a sure sign ... Read More

The winners and losers of the government shutdown deal

WASHINGTON – The record-breaking U.S. government shutdown appears headed for its end after more than a month of Washington gridlock caused real pain on main street. It's welcome news to many in ... Read More

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

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