1. The partial shutdown of the federal government will run into the new year.

Outgoing House Republicans informed lawmakers there will be no votes Friday or Monday, and no relief for the 800,000 federal workers who are either furloughed or working without pay.

House Democrats, who assume control next Thursday, are weighing three approaches to getting federal funds flowing, none of which would include $5 billion for President Trump’s demand for a wall on the southern border. Above, near Santa Teresa, N.M.