The government shutdown extends into its third week. The Trump administration demolished the White House East Wing as part of its ballroom project. The U.S. sent an aircraft carrier to Latin America in a major escalation of military buildup in the region. President Donald Trump said he is ending trade talks with Canada over a TV ad. And a new report showed that inflation remains steady, though still relatively high.

Here are the top stories involving the U.S. government this past week.

Shutdown saga

Video below: Jeffries doubles down on health care demands ahead of open enrollment start date

White House demolition and construction

Video below: White House demolishes the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

In other news

Video below: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada 'ca

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