The federal government remains shut down, in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Many federal workers have missed paychecks, including air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid.

President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force. But many current and former officials say the government is less dependable and efficient than it was a year ago. President Trump ...

The government shutdown has lasted 21 days, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. The Senate again failed last night to advance a bill to reopen the government — ...