Charlamagne tha God told Democrats to give up their government shutdown fight and provide relief to Americans struggling without SNAP benefits.

The first glimmers toward ending a near-record long federal government shutdown were seen in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, as leading Senate Republicans and Democrats talked of a possible "off-ramp" to the disruption.

The government shutdown, which currently stands as the second-longest, could break new records this week if lawmakers don't come to an agreement.

Hundreds of travel businesses, including casinos, hotels and convention bureaus, are asking Congress to end the shutdown, citing worries about the holiday travel season.

Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn't even working to try to end it. There's also increased worry from people over being personally affected, particularly among those with lower incomes, along with that concern about national impact.

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month

NFL broadcaster Cris Collinsworth made a sly government shutdown joke on Sunday night as the Seattle Seahawks pulverized the Washington Commanders.

Ohio mom Trista Ball’s son’s Head Start early education program was temporarily suspended Monday amid the government shutdown.