Trump in no rush to end shutdown impasse

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As the country heads into November and the end of daylight saving time, the federal government remains shut down, with no signs of when it will reopen.

The 35-day shutdown in 2018-2019 was partial. Congress had passed, and President Donald Trump, in his first term, signed several appropriations bills. This one is similar to 2013, which was a complete shutdown. And like then, this one affects all agencies and requires furloughing nearly 800,000 employees.

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