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Analysis by Dan Merica
and What readers are saying
The comments reflect a divided opinion on the government shutdown, with blame assigned to both Democrats and Republicans. Some commenters argue that Democrats could end the shutdown by agreeing to a clean continuing resolution, while others believe Republicans are at fault for... Show more
This summary is AI-generated. AI can make mistakes and this summary is not a replacement for reading the comments.By Dan Merica
By Matthew Choi
- Amy B WangLargest federal workers union calls for ‘clean’ bill to end shutdownToday at 11:19 a.m. EDT
- Jacob BogageOne agency can push back on Trump — but probably not for longToday at 5:00 a.m. EDT
- Ariana Eunjung Cha,Dan Keating,Jahi ChikwendiuandLuis MelgarThe mysterious rise of cancer among young adults in the Corn BeltToday at 5:00 a.m. EDT
- Aaron C. DavisandCarol D. LeonnigHow Jack Smith’s strongest case against Donald Trump collapsedToday at 6:00 a.m. EDT
- OpinionMatthew LynnLondon’s sad decline is a warning to New YorkersToday at 6:30 a.m. EDT
- 1Ariana Eunjung Cha,Dan Keating,Jahi ChikwendiuandLuis MelgarIowa’s great cancer mystery: Is the land making young people sick?
- 2Ben Noll,Ruby Mellen,Brady DennisandDouglas MacMillanWhy Melissa’s intensification en route to Jamaica is so extraordinary
- 3Amber Ferguson,Samantha Chery,Taylor SwintonandZoe CummingsWhat happens when a conservative group visits an HBCU homecoming?
- 4Karin BrulliardA colossal Buc-ee’s broke a small Colorado town
- 5OpinionMegan McArdleToxic femininity and the rise of cancel culture
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