Sam Greenglass

But lawmakers have left town for a week-long recess.

And though they could be called back, this partial shutdown is more likely to last through the week or beyond.

In addition to immigration enforcement, the department also includes FEMA and TSA.

Critical functions will continue during the shutdown.

Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington.

I don't think a day goes by I don't hear about how beautiful the mountains are.

It is the third shutdown in as many months, and despite ongoing back and forth between the White House and congressional Democrats, a deal is not close.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said this week that could change.

But lawmakers have left town for a week-long recess, and though they could be called back, this partial shutdown is more likely to last through the week or beyond.

In addition to immigration enforcement, the department also includes FEMA and TSA.

Critical functions will continue during the shutdown.

Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington.

It's time to show the world this kid got game.

It is the third shutdown in as many months.

And despite ongoing back and forth between the White House and congressional Democrats, a deal is not close.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said this week that could change.

But lawmakers have left town for a week-long recess, and though they could be called back, this partial shutdown is more likely to last through the week or beyond.

In addition to immigration enforcement, the department also includes FEMA and TSA.

Critical functions will continue during the shutdown.

Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington.