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How is the U.S. government shutdown going?

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The U.S. government shutdown has entered its fourth week, becoming the third longest in history. Negotiations remain at a stalemate, primarily over health care subsidies. Federal workers face missed paychecks, furloughs, and increasing reliance on food banks. Critical agencies, including those overseeing the nuclear arsenal and federal courts, are operating with limited staff. No resolution appears imminent.

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Furloughed workers visit food bank as shutdown drags on

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  • The federal government shutdown has entered its fourth week with no resolution. 1s
  • Political leaders remain divided, with President Trump blaming Democrats and refusing to negotiate unless the government is reopened. 24s
  • Hundreds of furloughed federal workers in Washington, DC, are turning to food banks for assistance. 46s
  • Demand at food banks has increased significantly, requiring additional food deliveries. 1m 18s
  • The Senate is set to vote on a bill to pay some federal workers working without pay during the shutdown. 1m 49s
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Furloughed workers visit food bank as shutdown drags on
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CBS America
14 hours ago
Furloughed workers visit food bank as shutdown drags on

Federal workers are increasingly turning to food banks for support as they go without pay.

Takeaways from Trump's meeting with Republicans amid shutdown
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CBS America
14 hours ago
Takeaways from Trump's meeting with Republicans amid shutdown

President Trump urges Republicans not to compromise, insisting government funding be restored before negotiations on budget issues.

GOP senators meet with Trump on Day 21 of government shutdown
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CBS America
18 hours ago
GOP senators meet with Trump on Day 21 of government shutdown

The shutdown has reached its 21st day with no sign of compromise between Democrats and Republicans.

Senate Republicans meet Trump as shutdown fight enters third week
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Fox News
20 hours ago
Senate Republicans meet Trump as shutdown fight enters third week

Senate Republicans met with President Trump as the shutdown hits the three-week mark, with Democrats rejecting GOP proposals.

Agency overseeing nuclear stockpile furloughs most of its workforce
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CBS America
1 day ago
Agency overseeing nuclear stockpile furloughs most of its workforce

The National Nuclear Security Administration has furloughed about 1,400 workers, with fewer than 400 remaining for essential missions.

Government shutdown forces furloughs at U.S. nuclear agency
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CBS America
2 days ago
Government shutdown forces furloughs at U.S. nuclear agency

1,400 federal workers overseeing the nuclear arsenal have been furloughed, leaving fewer than 400 staff to maintain the stockpile.

Supreme and federal courts impacted by government shutdown
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Scripps News
2 days ago
Supreme and federal courts impacted by government shutdown

The judiciary is affected, with federal courts implementing shutdown procedures and only essential staff remaining.

Democrats, Republicans remain deadlocked as shutdown enters Day 20
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CBS America
2 days ago
Democrats, Republicans remain deadlocked as shutdown enters Day 20

The shutdown has reached its twentieth day, with only one hour of direct negotiation between the president and congressional leadership.

What the government shutdown means for your wallet
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Fox News
2 days ago
What the government shutdown means for your wallet

The shutdown is causing widespread economic disruption, with federal workers not getting paid and states like Florida losing a billion dollars a week.

Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week
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Fox News
2 days ago
Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week

Lawmakers remain at a stalemate with no end in sight, and the shutdown is poised to become the second longest in U.S. history.

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