Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats

WASHINGTON — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it. Politics

What's the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown?

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Health

Patients go without needed treatment after the government shutdown disrupts a telehealth program

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Education

Government shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department

COLLIN BINKLEY and MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press

Politics

Judges order the Trump administration