Government shutdown updates: Democratic leadership shifts tone as bipartisan talks pick up

The White House said it's complying with a court order to pay SNAP benefits, after Trump said no benefits will be given until Democrats vote to reopen the government.

Government shutdown set to become longest ever after 14th failed Senate vote

The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now tied for the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.

Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure is on track to become longest ever

WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-the-scenes talks, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.

White House ballroom donors have $279B in U.S. contracts: report

The list contains heavyweights in the tech, financial and defense sectors, including Google, Comcast and Lockheed Martin.

Trump says SNAP benefits will only resume when 'Radical Left Democrats' open government

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said SNAP benefits will only resume in full when Democrats end the government shutdown, which has entered its second month.
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