Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has seized on the plan that Republicans floated – and then discarded – to soften the government shutdown's sting for some federal workers and aid beneficiaries. Why it matters: Schumer's (D-N.

CNN data reporter Harry Enten discusses the results of new polls from AP-NORC and Quinnipiac on how the public is responding to the partial government shutdown. HARRY ENTEN, CNN: You might think, given that the Republicans are in charge of both the House and the Senate,

Despite opposition from major federal labor unions, Senate Democrats blocked Republicans’ Continuing Resolution to reopen and fund the government for the 13th time Tuesday. The ongoing shutdown, having now lasted 28 days,

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten marveled at encouraging polling figures for the GOP and concerning ones for the Democrats on Tuesday morning.

Democratic and Republican strategists and pollsters agree that the government shutdown, which will hit the 30-day mark this week, is a growing liability for both parties, which could push

The coming Nov. 1 open enrollment date for Obamacare could be an inflection point in the ongoing government shutdown.

The Senate failed for a 13th time to advance a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.

The emergency funding for the program formerly known as food stamps would help 1.4 million Michigan residents who face losing food assistance in November as the federal government remains shut down.