Poll: Republicans get more of the blame than Democrats for a potential shutdown As a government shutdown becomes more likely, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows even though President Trump has a low approval rating, just 1 in 4 approve of how Democrats in Congress are doing. Domenico Montanaro
Germany thrived in the first China Shock. But the next one could prove catastrophic. The export-led industrial model that Germany has pursued for decades is now at a crossroads. Greg Rosalsky
Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill as government barrels toward shut down The government will shut down at midnight tonight if Congress can't reach a deal. But Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill, each refusing to give in to the other's demands. Deirdre Walsh
Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks about the potential for a government shutdown Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., talks about the potential government shutdown, what congressional Democrats are demanding and whether she thinks President Trump will carry out his layoff threat. Michel Martin
South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson talks about the possibility of a government shutdown NPR speaks with Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., about the impasse over the budget and the possibility of a government shutdown Wednesday. A Martínez
Here's what a government shutdown could affect around the country A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide. Caitlyn Kim
Federal workers who took Trump's buyout get final paychecks and an uncertain future Federal workers who took the Trump administration's buyout offer come off the payroll at the end of September. Now some are confronting fear, regret and uncertainty as they figure out what's next. Andrea Hsu
What's changed since the last government shutdown during Trump's first term? The last government shutdown was in 2018 during President Trump's first term. Republicans controlled Congress and needed Democrats to pass a spending bill -- just like now. But a lot has changed. Tamara Keith
YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24 million to settle lawsuit over Jan. 6 suspension YouTube is the latest social media company to pay Trump tens of millions of dollars to resolve lawsuits brought before he returned to power. The money will fund a new ballroom at the White House. Bobby Allyn
Congressional leaders met with President Trump ahead of shutdown deadline The federal government is close to a shutdown. President Trump met Monday with top Congressional leaders from both parties in the Oval Office, which ended with both sides dug in. Deirdre Walsh