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Nearly three weeks into the current federal-government shutdown, Democrats have made it clear that their principal — and, perhaps, their sole — demand for cooperating to end it is a commitment to move some sort of bipartisan extension of the Obamacare premium subsidies,

Washington — As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House on Tuesday — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.

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

Among the changes: Some SNAP recipients aged 18 to 54 who are able to work and don’t support a child under 18 are now required to report at least 20 hours of work, training, or volunteering per week, or 80 hours per month, to keep their benefits.

Monday, Oct. 20, officially makes our current government shutdown our third longest in U.S. history. If it does not end, it will break more records in the coming days.

Republicans say Democrats are using the shutdown for partisan gain; Democrats say they’re protecting health care for the poor.

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Americans blame Republican lawmakers more than Democratic lawmakers for a partial government shutdown, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that also showed Republican President Donald Trump's approval rating increasing slightly.

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.

Small towns near national parks are losing millions each day as the government shutdown forces reduced staffing and visitor uncertainty.