As a result of the budget impasse, many government services including the Statue of Liberty have been closed since Saturday.
22 Jan 2018 1:58 PM
Earlier, Ecuador announced it had granted citizenship to Assange, in an unsuccessful attempt to provide him with diplomatic immunity.
22 Jan 2018 1:31 PM
The Senate set a vote for 12 pm on Monday on advancing a measure to provide temporary govt funding through Feb 8 and end the shutdown.
22 Jan 2018 1:08 PM