Shutdown fears leave voters in Georgia wondering who to blame Voters in critical swing areas of Georgia are preparing to weather the consequences of a federal shutdown and question which party is responsible. Sam Gringlas
Senate Minority Leader Jeffries defends Democrats' healthcare push amid shutdown NPR's Scott Detrow talks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on his Democratic Party's strategy to resolve the government shutdown. Patrick Jarenwattananon
The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it's retribution Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris. Michael Copley
Air traffic controllers helped end government shutdown in 2019. Could they be in the same position? The 2019 government shutdown lasted 35 days, and it took a toll on the country’s air traffic controllers.
What's behind the health care fight that led to the government shutdown It's Obamacare health insurance prices — and how much help 24 million Americans will get with their premiums — that are in dispute. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., talks about the government shutdown NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-NY, about the ongoing budget negotiations and the impact of the government shutdown. Leila Fadel
In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump. Steve Inskeep
Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again A shortage of air traffic controllers may have played a role in ending the last government shutdown in 2019. U.S airlines are once again bracing for possible delays in commercial aviation. Joel Rose
Furloughs, closures and mass firings threats: What's next in the shutdown fight On the first day of the government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats traded blame while a small bipartisan group of senators began to negotiate. Franco Ordoñez
The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow. Jennifer Ludden
