Despite the government shutdown dragging on for three weeks, Republican leaders remain convinced that Democrats will eventually fold on their health care demands and vote to restore federal funding.

Projection clashes with IMF estimates that rule out US making progress in lowering deficit

Manufactured outrage: Clinton says Trump is "destroying" the White House. Construction on the new White House ballroom began in October and expanded space for visitors and guests — the public and heads of state for generations to come — will be available…