Republicans are working with Democrats to potentially reopen the government into January. Democrats have voted 14 times not to reopen thus far as they demand extension of subsidies for health plans offered under the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have rejected the offer, but signal openness to the emerging proposal.

Shutdown enters 38th day as US grapples with unprecedented disruptions to government programs

The U.S. government shutdown has dragged on for 38 days because of a dispute over whether ACA tax credits should be included in a stop-gap funding bill.