Senators are returning to the Capitol today tasked to strike a deal to fund the federal government and end a shutdown that has sent ripple effects across the country. Follow live updates.

The federal government shutdown entered a new week on Sunday as Democrats dug in further with health care demands that Republicans aren't entertaining.

Negotiations are focused on creating "field conditions" for a possible exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners ...

Disappointment has been expressed that no firm commitments have been given to scheduling an early morning commuter service into Sligo, or reinstatement of catering services on all Irish Rail services ...