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More from Government shutdown 2019: what you need to know about the border wall spending fight

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Networks giving Trump free airtime on Tuesday refused to air Obama’s 2014 immigration speechNetworks giving Trump free airtime on Tuesday refused to air Obama’s 2014 immigration speech
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Trump’s address is supposed to be about the government shutdown he initiated.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Some Senate Democrats want to block all bills until Mitch McConnell seeks to reopen the governmentSome Senate Democrats want to block all bills until Mitch McConnell seeks to reopen the government
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Will they force McConnell’s hand on a government spending bill?

By Ella Nilsen
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Democrats have a plan to reopen the government. Republicans aren’t interested.Democrats have a plan to reopen the government. Republicans aren’t interested.
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It’s day 12 of a partial government shutdown — and lawmakers are still at an impasse.

By Li Zhou
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The border wall fight at the center of the government shutdown, explainedThe border wall fight at the center of the government shutdown, explained
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Steel slats, concrete, walls and fences: here’s what Trump actually wants to build, and what Congress might be willing to pay for.

By Dara Lind
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Trump orders federal pay freeze for 2019Trump orders federal pay freeze for 2019
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It comes at the worst time: in the middle of a government shutdown.

By Amanda Sakuma
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Congress didn’t even pretend to try to reopen the governmentCongress didn’t even pretend to try to reopen the government
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The Capitol Building was so empty.

By Tara Golshan
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The partial government shutdown is bound to last into the new year. Democrats are starting to game out an exit.The partial government shutdown is bound to last into the new year. Democrats are starting to game out an exit.
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House Democrats could pass something as soon as they take over on January 3.

By Li Zhou
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Trump’s approval rating drops to Charlottesville levels during shutdownTrump’s approval rating drops to Charlottesville levels during shutdown
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Trump’s fight for the border wall is tanking his approval rating.

By Tara Golshan
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Why the blame game over government shutdowns is pointlessWhy the blame game over government shutdowns is pointless
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Voters are really numb to the closures.

By Dylan Scott
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Fox News demanded a government shutdown — and got oneFox News demanded a government shutdown — and got one
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A lot of conservatives with big platforms were very, very angry at Trump this week.

By Jane Coaston
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The government is headed to a partial shutdownThe government is headed to a partial shutdown
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For now.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
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Trump wants “Mitch” to use the “Nuclear Option.” Here’s what that means.Trump wants “Mitch” to use the “Nuclear Option.” Here’s what that means.
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The nuclear option, explained.

By Andrew Prokop
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“Shutdown today”: Trump is going all in for the border wall“Shutdown today”: Trump is going all in for the border wall
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Trump’s wall whiplash is causing shutdown chaos right before Christmas.

By Emily Stewart
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Government shutdowns hurt poor families and low-paid workersGovernment shutdowns hurt poor families and low-paid workers
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President Donald Trump should not be proud.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
The veto drama over the omnibus revealed Republicans’ risky strategy with TrumpThe veto drama over the omnibus revealed Republicans’ risky strategy with Trump
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It hinges on Republicans’ abilities to shield Trump from reality.

By Tara Golshan
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Trump’s biggest fans aren’t buying his excuses not to veto the omnibus spending billTrump’s biggest fans aren’t buying his excuses not to veto the omnibus spending bill
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“Trump just threw away the rest of his Presidency.”

By Jane Coaston
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4 winners and 4 losers from Congress’s massive $1.3 trillion spending package4 winners and 4 losers from Congress’s massive $1.3 trillion spending package
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Loser: Betsy DeVos. Winner: the Republican tax bill.

By Tara Golshan
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Read Trump’s statement on the omnibus spending billRead Trump’s statement on the omnibus spending bill
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“This ridiculous situation that took place over the last week.”

By Dylan Scott
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After much drama, Trump signs the spending bill, averting shutdownAfter much drama, Trump signs the spending bill, averting shutdown
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It was like the “finale episode of The Bachelor,” one GOP aide said.

By Tara Golshan
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Donald Trump proves his omnibus veto threat was just a temper tantrumDonald Trump proves his omnibus veto threat was just a temper tantrum
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The only thing more insulting than using DACA as a fig leaf for a veto threat was the fact that everyone knew he’d back down anyway.

By Dara Lind
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Trump is threatening to shut down the government — and blame Democrats for DACATrump is threatening to shut down the government — and blame Democrats for DACA
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Trump says he is considering a veto of the spending bill because it doesn’t fix DACA or fund the border wall.

By Tara Golshan
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The omnibus expands the Trump Organization’s favorite guest worker programThe omnibus expands the Trump Organization’s favorite guest worker program
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It will allow the government to double the number of H-2B visas available for US businesses to hire foreign cooks, housekeepers, and servers.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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Gateway, the infrastructure project Trump hates so much he threatened a shutdown, explainedGateway, the infrastructure project Trump hates so much he threatened a shutdown, explained
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How Trump undermined one of the nation’s most critical infrastructure projects.

By Tara Golshan
Explainers
The omnibus bill blocks a Trump rule that would allow bosses to keep workers’ tipsThe omnibus bill blocks a Trump rule that would allow bosses to keep workers’ tips
Explainers

The amendment adds much-needed clarity to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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The second government shutdown of 2018, explainedThe second government shutdown of 2018, explained
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How Rand Paul caused the second shutdown in three weeks.

By Dylan Scott, Tara Golshan and 1 more