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Government shutdown live updates as Senate fails for 11th time to advance funding bill
The government shutdown extended into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate failed to advance a House-passed measure to end the impasse for an 11th time. Follow live updates here.

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Senate Dems emboldened by weekend rallies block GOP plan to end shutdown for 11th time
Shutdown Day 20: Senate Dems reject bill to end government shutdown for 11th time

Government shutdown won't halt SNAP benefits in Oct.. But

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States warn SNAP benefits may stop in November if government shutdown continues
A lapse in funding due to the shutdown could have a devastating effect on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal food stamps program for groceries.

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Newsom warns Californians’ SNAP benefits could be delayed because of federal shutdown
Government shutdown may bring a halt to PA SNAP benefits

Shutdown, White House and Kevin Hassett

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US Government Shutdown Likely to End This Week, White House Adviser Hassett Says
The 20-day U.S. federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday. "I think the Schumer shutdown is likely to end sometime this week," White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said in an interview on CNBC,

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Nearly three weeks in, White House and GOP remain aligned on shutdown
Shutdown Day 20: Economic adviser Kevin Hassett predicts impasse over this week

Trump, Shutdown and Democrats

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Top Dem Demands Trump 'Get Off The Golf Course' And Help Solve The Shutdown
After almost three weeks into a government shutdown (D-N.Y.) is wondering what President Donald Trump is doing to end the standoff. Calling out the president for his passive approach during a Monday press briefing,

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‘It’s our decision’: Senate Republicans give Trump cover on shutdown
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Trump Admits He’s Using the Shutdown to Take Revenge on Democrats

Government shutdown updates: Johnson talks when he'd administer oath to Grijalva

With the House on break for more than a month now, Speaker Mike Johnson insists he will administer the oath of office to Rep.
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Senate to vote on immediately paying feds working during shutdown as funding deal remains elusive

Democrats appear to oppose the idea, while Republicans suggest a long-term stopgap bill is possible if government does not ...

Social Security Office Closures Today Amid Government Shutdown

Offices in California, Texas, New York and other states are updating their hours or capabilities amid the shutdown.

Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Head Start programs that serve more than 58,000 of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff ...

Is U.S. government still shut down? Oct. 20 marks third-longest shutdown. What it means

Monday, Oct. 20, is the 20th day of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, making it the third-longest in history. Find out ...
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Trump administration tries to gut special education department amid government shutdown

The layoffs wiped out the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which ensures children with disabilities ...

Medicare patients lose telehealth access as government shutdown drags on

It’s day 20 of the government shutdown and millions of Medicare beneficiaries are losing telehealth access, forcing some like ...

Live updates: Government shutdown enters new week, disrupts travel; Trump meets with Australia's prime minister

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump hosts the Australian prime minister at the White House, the government shutdown ...