The government shutdown is dragging on, with no serious negotiations between the parties. The House is not in session and most members are back home in their districts, hearing from constituents.

We discuss President Trump's escalation in Latin America, trade with Canada, and demolition at the White House.

In Northern California, congressional districts could be redrawn by a vote on Election Day. Republicans say they're victims of the national redistricting fight, while Democrats blame President Trump.

The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.

President Trump plans to attend a summit in Malaysia before meeting the new Japanese prime minister in Tokyo and talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea.

President Trump's interest in curating his public image is closely linked to how he wields power as president.

The federal government shutdown continues. Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Many federal workers are missing full paychecks and don't know when they will resume.

Trade talks with Canada are once again on hold. President Trump called them off Thursday night after viewing a TV ad from Canada that criticizes tariffs.

The Senate on Thursday blocked two competing bills aimed at paying nearly a million and a half federal workers.

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Security beneficiaries.