"When we're coming up on a looming government shutdown, people have been willing to sit down and negotiate," Shaheen said. "That's been sorely lacking this time."

Raising turnpike tolls isn’t something the state Legislature can just decide like the gas tax. It has to go through the New Hampshire Executive Council and the governor.

Government shutdowns lasting more than a few days were relatively rare — until recently. The 2018-2019 shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, stretching on for five weeks.

A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list.

A lingering shutdown could carry hardship for people who depend on federal assistance programs including the Head Start and food aid programs.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it is cutting the annual Household Food Security report, which tracks hunger across the U.S.

The new provisions will require people seeking an absentee ballot to show proof of their identity.

After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump met with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Lawmakers have until the end of the day on Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown.

County Commissioners in Brentwood, New Hampshire, voted 2–1 in April to authorize their correctional leader to submit a proposal to the federal government regarding use of Rockingham County jail for people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.