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Shutdown Day 6: Will Democrats blink?

It’s Monday, and Washington is still at a standstill. Anna and Jake break down what to watch as the shutdown drags into its second week — and whether Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer can keep Senate Democrats united.

Plus: Fresh polling out of California shows Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting measure gaining steam ahead of November. And new data from The Canvass reveals which party senior Hill staffers blame for the shutdown.

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