The impasse to reopen the government has hit day 21 with little sign lawmakers are close to reaching a compromise. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is visiting Israel to bolster the ceasefire deal.

Three weeks into a U.S. government shutdown, Republicans who control Congress have begun talking about possible next steps in what has been a stalemate with Democrats who are withholding their support from a temporary funding bill until they win an extension of a healthcare subsidy.

With the impacts of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits looming over many families, KSHB reached out to local lawmakers to hear how they feel about the potential suspension.

One function of the federal Department of Education historically has been to hear and pursue complaints of civil rights violations in schools.

The U.S. government shutdown has lasted three full weeks, and the Senate plans to vote on judicial nominations Tuesday and a funding bill on Wednesday.