For the first time in 12 years, the U.S. Bishops' Conference publicly condemned the government's immigration enforcement and called for "meaningful immigration reform." The voices of the faith community resonated with the Democratic Party's reform goals. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

The shutdown, lasting over 40 days, has affected tens of millions of federal food aid recipients and left hundreds of thousands of federal employees without pay. Democrats emphasize that the government should prioritize serving the people, not playing political games. www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...