As the shutdown enters week three, a new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans see it as a major problem and spread blame across Washington. Roughly six in ten assign significant responsibility to President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, and 54% say the same of Democrats; about half say Trump has a "great deal." The stalemate centers on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, with Republicans demanding the government reopen first. Flights are delayed, federal workers are unpaid, and a judge temporarily blocked planned layoffs. Party favorability barely budged, though more trust Democrats on health care.

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