With the House on break for more than a month now, Speaker Mike Johnson insists he will administer the oath of office to Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva after the Senate votes to reopen the government -- resisting calls to swear her in amid the prolonged government shutdown.

The government shutdown extended into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate failed to advance a House-passed measure to end the impasse for an 11th time.

Republicans say Democrats are using the shutdown for partisan gain; Democrats say they’re protecting health care for the poor.

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Americans blame Republican lawmakers more than Democratic lawmakers for a partial government shutdown, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that also showed Republican President Donald Trump's approval rating increasing slightly.

Small towns near national parks are losing millions each day as the government shutdown forces reduced staffing and visitor uncertainty.

Offices in California, Texas, New York and other states are updating their hours or capabilities amid the shutdown.

Among the changes: Some SNAP recipients aged 18 to 54 who are able to work and don’t support a child under 18 are now required to report at least 20 hours of work, training, or volunteering per week, or 80 hours per month, to keep their benefits.

The layoffs wiped out the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which ensures children with disabilities receive a free, quality education under federal law and oversees around

A lapse in funding due to the shutdown could have a devastating effect on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal food stamps program for groceries.

Some federal employees may not receive a paycheck this Friday due to the government shutdown. And, tensions between Colombia and the U.S. continue to rise as the respective leaders clash.