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Government Shutdown
Trump Folds on Shutdown After Yet Another Historically Bad Week
The walls aren't closing in on Donald Trump; they're sprinting at him like track stars.
After 35 Days Trump Agrees to End Shutdown by Signing Deal Made Before Christmas
The deal contains no funding for a border wall and keeps the government open through February 15.
Immigration Advocates Reject Democrats’ Plan to Offer Trump “Smart Wall”
As House Democrats ponder offering Trump his entire $5.7 billion for a “smart wall,” progressives suggest $0 instead.
The Law of Unintended Consequences
Maybe border guards have a little more in common now with the refugees they're charged with turning away.
Is Trump Using the Shutdown to Serve Energy and Hunting Special Interests?
Lawmakers and nonprofits are calling out the administration for using the shutdown to cater to special interests.
Don’t Build the Wall, Build Affordable Housing
Money earmarked for a wall against imaginary threats would be better spent on public and affordable housing.
Democrats Reportedly Plan to Offer Trump Billions for So-Called Smart Wall
Immigrant rights groups are calling on Democrats to reject any funding for border surveillance technology.
Democrats Must Hold Firm Against Trump and His Wall
Should Trump succeed in this course, he will do it again and again and again.
Pain From the Government Shutdown Spreads. This Time It’s Food Stamps.
Even in normal times, food assistance often doesn’t carry families through an entire month.
Shutdown Exposes How Many Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Financially speaking, most of us are sprinting to stand still.