• Trump in Asia: After President Donald Trump met with South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung, the two countries reached an agreement on trade deal details, according to a South Korean official.
• Xi talks loom: Next up on Trump’s agenda is a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss a potential trade deal with global economic impact.
• Day 29 of stalemate: Back in the US, Democrats and Republicans remain firm in holding their positions despite the shutdown’s shockwaves. Senate Democrats insist the impasse won’t end until Trump gets involved.
• Shutdown impacts: Experts and officials are warning that the effects of the shutdown on the US air traffic control system could linger even after the government reopens. Millions of Americans could lose food stamp benefits within the next few days. And House staffers are set to miss their next paychecks, scheduled for Friday.
