Government shutdown could become longest ever

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US government shutdown worsens financial woes for court-appointed defense lawyers As the U.S. government shutdown disrupts paychecks for federal workers across the country, it is exacerbating the financial woes of lawyers who defend the poorest members of society when they are accused of federal crimes.

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Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
Trump signals shutdown won’t end soon
Senate returns to work as government shutdown nears longest in US history over Obamacare fight
The Senate returns to Washington, D.C., this week as the government shutdown nears a record-shattering milestone and as lawmakers remain entrenched in their positions.

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Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump mulls what to do next after judges order SNAP funding restored
Government shutdown updates: Judge lays out path for SNAP benefits
Government shutdown feud between Democrats and Republicans drags on as SNAP recipients struggle
Meanwhile, SNAP recipients across the U.S. are concerned after funding for several federal food assistance programs lapsed over the weekend.

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US government shutdown could become longest ever
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Trump pushes Senate Republicans to scrap filibuster to end shutdown, pass his agenda

Charlamagne tells Democrats to give up and end the government shutdown, laments 'you lost the fight'

Charlamagne tha God told Democrats to give up their government shutdown fight and provide relief to Americans struggling without SNAP benefits.

Brace for travel delays as government shutdown drags on, experts warn

Travelers heading to airports this week may face more flight disruptions as air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck late last month and with the government shutdown on the cusp of becoming the longest in U.

For first time in long US government shutdown, hints of progress toward reopening

The first glimmers toward ending a near-record long federal government shutdown were seen in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, as leading Senate Republicans and Democrats talked of a possible "off-ramp" to the disruption.

Treasury secretary says food benefits could flow by Wednesday; government shutdown recap

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

When will the government reopen? Senate votes Nov. 3 as shutdown now second-longest ever

The government shutdown is now the second longest in history as Congress prepares to vote again. Here's the latest.

Government shutdown likely to extend to next week as Senate adjourns with no breakthrough

Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.

Jon Stewart Rips Into Trump’s ‘Great Gatsby’-Themed Party Amid the Government Shutdown: ‘Let-Them-Eat-Cake Optics’ | Video

Stewart laid into Trump after he decided to throw a decadent "Great Gatsby"-themed party as millions faced losing their SNAP benefits.
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