Jan 25 Watch 7:11 For federal workers, temporary funding deal may yield only temporary relief Although the government will reopen for at least three weeks, the shutdown’s economic consequences for federal workers, government contractors and businesses have already been felt around the country. For perspective on this enduring impact, Amna Nawaz is joined by LaJuanna… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 7:33 On day 34 of shutdown, signs of progress toward resolution Two bills to end the government shutdown failed in the Senate Thursday, as expected. But there are a few signs of progress, with support building for a proposal by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Meanwhile, thousands of federal workers will miss… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 7:53 Air safety measures are 'unraveling' due to shutdown, says air traffic union Unions representing air traffic controllers, pilots and flight attendants are warning that the government shutdown compromises the safety of air travel. On Thursday, they gathered at Reagan National Airport with Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., to express their concerns. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 7:35 As Trump and Pelosi spar over State of the Union, Democrats consider funding compromise On day 33 of the government shutdown, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House won't host the president's State of the Union address until the shutdown is resolved. In response, President Trump said Pelosi is "afraid of the truth." Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 5:06 'End this shutdown madness,' says Sen. Van Hollen The Senate is scheduled to vote on two funding proposals Thursday, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., says he hasn't given up hope that the one to reopen the government for two weeks will pass. Judy Woodruff talks to Sen. Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 2:31 How Americans are coming together to support federal workers The weeks-long partial government shutdown has many Americans losing faith. But at the same time, groups are coalescing to provide support to the hundreds of thousands of federal employees going without their paychecks. Across the country, airports are setting up… Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch 4:39 Are upcoming Senate funding votes merely 'symbolic' gestures? On day 32 of the government shutdown, some signs of progress. The Senate will vote Thursday on proposals by both Republicans and Democrats to reopen shuttered government agencies at least temporarily. Still, neither proposal is expected to pass. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch 2:21 Coast Guard deploys around the world, as shutdown creates financial insecurity at home Funded by the Department of Homeland Security, which is affected by the government shutdown, the U.S. Coast Guard is the only branch of the U.S. military currently working without pay. But crews have still been deploying, and as Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch 4:32 Crime doesn't pay, and right now neither does the government, says FBI association head The FBI Agents Association has released a report warning that the government shutdown, which has left thousands of agents working without pay, is reducing the organization's ability to execute critical intelligence gathering and law enforcement tasks. Thomas O’Connor, president of… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 6:01 Why Trump is 'edging closer' to declaring a national emergency over border wall On day 31 of the partial government shutdown, the only deal on the table is the one President Trump proposed Saturday, which would provide temporary protection for DACA recipients in exchange for $5.7 billion for a border wall. Democrats immediately… Continue watching