The Abraham Accords is a partnership between Israel and several Muslim countries, including Kazakhstan, which has recently normalized relations with Israel. Meanwhile, the federal government is in a shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans unable to agree on a budget. The shutdown is affecting various sectors, including air travel and the military. President Trump is pushing for a deal to end the shutdown, while Democrats are resisting. The issue of Obamacare subsidies is also a point of contention. The shutdown is now the longest in US history, with no end in sight.
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