US politics
Blame game intensifies over US government shutdown
Shutdown closes most agencies although law enforcement, airport security and other vital services continue
The US government remained closed on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats continued to blame each other for the shutdown while President Donald Trump called for a change in Senate rules to end the impasse.
With the Senate unable to reach the 60 votes needed to avert a government shutdown on Friday night, Trump tweeted that Republicans should resort to the ''nuclear option'' and allow legislation to pass with 51 votes.
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