How long will it take for the government to be fully operational now that the shutdown is over? NBC News’ Julie Tirskin explains what we know so far. | NBC News

Since the government shutdown began, Republicans have fallen in the polls and lost at the ballot box. But shutdown history shows the party can turn it around before the midterms, Steve Kornacki explains. | NBC News

The longest U.S. government shutdown is finally drawing to a close after accomplishing -- jack squat. #Colbert #GovernmentShutdown | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

What makes this US shutdown different (and more difficult)

Why has the US government shut down and what does it mean?