Trump wants the Senate to abolish the filibuster blocking legislation such as ending the shutdown. Here's why even his Republican allies keep it.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

A lot of government continues during a federal shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will continue at least for the month of October.

As the government shutdown continues into Day 21, it also ties the record for the second longest shutdown in U.S. history.

The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.

The economic impact of a government shutdown depends on its duration, economists say. Some payments, like Social Security, would continue to be issued.

A YouGov/Economist poll found that 61% of adults disapprove of Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House to construct a new ballroom.

A primary difference between WIC and SNAP is that the Women, Infants and Children program provides more than just food. Individuals receiving support can access services like health screening, nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, immunization screening and more, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

While the government is still shutdown for a third week, there's been talks about getting a fourth round of stimulus checks from President Trump and a member of Congress.

The government shutdown has reached Day 29 and is the second-longest in history. Will the Senate vote today to reopen? What time? Here's what to know.