Trump administration files emergency Supreme Court appeal after losing bid to partially fund SNAP food assistance program amid ongoing shutdown.

Many critical systems are still being maintained, and the cloud provides some security cover. But experts say that any lapses in protections like patching and monitoring could expose government systems.

Some property owners are finding private flood insurance cheaper but consumer advocates eye the private flood market warily.

Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.

Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in November, a month into the government shutdown, led by pessimism in both personal finances and anticipated business conditions

Majority Leader John Thune is keeping senators in Washington for the first time amid the record shutdown. There’s no guarantee it will work.

Senate Democrats on Friday offered Republicans a compromise to end the shutdown that would include a one-year extension of Obamacare subsidies.

Democrats score sweeping victories in key state and local races. President Trump convenes a breakfast event at the White House to discuss the future of the Republican party. Trump says he wants to eliminate the filibuster to end the government shutdown.