Most of the federal government is shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. We asked two House members — a Democrat and Republican — where they think talks go from here

Democrats' key demand is to extend enhanced health care subsidies, which are due to expire at the end of this year. "Speaker (Mike) Johnson must bring us back to D.C. and negotiate a deal that reopens the government and extends these vital subsidies to protect access to affordable health care," said Rep. Ami Bera, D-Sacramento, on X..

Still, we weren’t surprised to see what people’s responses showed. More poll respondents said that of the two parties, Republicans, not Democrats, want them to be able to build an adult life (own a home, own a vehicle, start a family).

New Jersey added 16,836 new voters before the state’s voter registration deadline on October 14: 2,250 Republicans, 1,478 Democrats, and 13,062

A Washington Post poll conducted Wednesday showed that 47% of the public blames Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, compared to 30% who blame Democrats.

Just after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a New York Times / Siena poll found that Americans believe polarization is the second most serious challenge facing the nation. (The economy came in first.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has held discussions with Maryland and Illinois Democrats about new maps as he vows to further respond to GOP efforts.