The End Of A Republican Ban On Poll Watching, And Other News: Your Prime Week In Review

APOPKA, FL - NOVEMBER 06: Signs point to a polling station on South Central Avenue on November 6, 2018 in Apopka, Florida. Turnout is expected to be high nationwide as Democrats hope to take back control of at least... APOPKA, FL - NOVEMBER 06: Signs point to a polling station on South Central Avenue on November 6, 2018 in Apopka, Florida. Turnout is expected to be high nationwide as Democrats hope to take back control of at least one chamber of Congress. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) MORE LESS

January 12, 2019 9:00 a.m.

Welcome to the weekend, Prime subscribers. The government shutdown is rolling into its third week, and breaking records for shutdowns. The effects range from the FDA inspecting less food, to the EPA inspecting fewer polluters, to airports closing terminals. Here's...

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