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What Democrats and Republicans have in common this Thanksgiving
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What Democrats and Republicans have in common this Thanksgiving

American lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have something in common this holiday season: things to be thankful for.

US government shutdown: No end in sight
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US government shutdown: No end in sight

The deadline for the US government to avoid a shutdown is Saturday night, but Jon Lieber says that the House and Senate are unlikely to agree on a new funding bill before then.

Will the US debt ceiling debate cause a government shutdown?
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Will the US debt ceiling debate cause a government shutdown?

Is a US government shutdown coming? Why is President Biden's economic plan hanging in the balance? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares insights on US politics.