President Donald Trump’s theory of executive power does not lend much weight to the views of his predecessors—especially those who happen to be Democrats. But as the government shutdown enters its second month, Trump is showing an odd degree of respect for legal guidance first adopted under a president he has mocked: Jimmy Carter.

The government shutdown has gone on for more than four weeks, with no sign the impasse will end soon. Here's what lawmakers told CBS News they're doing.

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The second-longest government shutdown in US history dragged into its 28th day Tuesday, with the Senate again unable to break a deadlock over funding. For the 13th time, Senate Democrats blocked a GOP spending bill,

The shutdown pain is set to spiral. After four weeks in which the real-world impacts of the budget impasse have been relatively limited, a series of deadlines governing a range of programs will

The Senate failed for a 13th time to advance a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.

Trump previously met with Jeffries and Schumer just before the government was set to shut down, a meeting that was unsuccessful.

The U.S. Senate vote Oct. 15 to pass a stopgap funding bill to end the partial federal government shutdown failed. See how Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed of Rhode Island have voted each time. See list of how every U.S. senator has been voting.

The control tower stands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a plane takes off on October 27. The Federal Aviation Administration has again reported air traffic control staffing problems today. We are updating this report as we get more details throughout the day.