What to know on Day 29 of the government shutdown:

Democrats and Republicans remain dug in as the shutdown enters a fifth week, showing little sign of moving from their positions as key deadlines approach.

Food aid under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for 42 million Americans is due to run out on Saturday without more funding. On Tuesday, 25 states and the District of Columbia filed suit against the Trump administration over its plans to withhold SNAP benefits, arguing the law requires the government to provide funds for November.

The Senate failed on Tuesday to advance a Republican-backed funding bill to end the government shutdown for the 13th time. The measure gained no new support from Democrats despite increased pressure after the largest union representi

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