The United States government remains shutdown as a looming default threatens the country's credit rating. While the Senate Democratic leader announced a bipartisan deal on Wednesday to avoid default and reopen the government, it remains to be seen whether the two parties can seem to come to an agreement ahead of the debt deadline on Thursday.
Mashable assembled a list -- in no particular order -- of reliable reporters who are on the ground, covering the government shutdown and the looming debt ceiling. We've also compiled the best Twitter lists of politicians and other pundits.
We will continue to update this list as the story develops, and we welcome your additions in the comments.
Reporters and Editors
1. Tim Fernholz, Quartz
In Washington, it's looks like it's all over but the voting…until January. http://t.co/Mjiaqvs9vW— Tim Fernholz (@TimFernholz) October 16, 2013
2. Jackie Calmes, the New York Times
Reid & McConnell aides agree: their bosses, re-engaging to fill void of House GOP, "optimistic" of deal to reopen govt and avert default.— Jackie Calmes (@calmesnyt) October 15, 2013
3. Janet Hook, The Wall Street Journal
Patrick O'Connor, on GOP infighting, quotes GOP Rep.Devin Nunes: "This is it. The Star Wars convention ends today." http://t.co/IEoaHqiMYk— Janet Hook (@hookjan) October 16, 2013
4. Damian Paletta, The Wall Street Journal
For everyone saying US won't fall behind on bills until Nov. 1, it's fairly certain financial markets won't wait that long to find out.— Damian Paletta (@damianpaletta) October 16, 2013
5. Aaron Blake, The Washington Post
Sky-high levels of unemployment claims from feds http://t.co/2x4aaCYtVW— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlakeWP) October 16, 2013
6. Paul Kane, The Washington Post
Caution: Citing Senate sources as to what the House will do is even more dangerous than citing House sources saying what House will do.— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) October 16, 2013
7. Robert Costa, National Review
Per Sen sources, Boehner has agreed to take up the Senate's plan and allow it to pass with Dem votes.— Robert Costa (@robertcostaNRO) October 16, 2013
8. Frank Thorp V, NBC News
Per senior GOP aide: Hse leadership mtg is over, no decisions have been made about whether the House or Senate will go 1st— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorpNBC) October 16, 2013
9. Kelly O'Donnell, NBC News
Sources say Collins group of 14 senators told McConnell they have a bipartisan plan ready if he didn't. McConnell said he/Reid have deal— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) October 16, 2013
10. Sahil Kapur, Talking Points Memo
Boehner in March: "Do you want to risk the full faith and credit of the US over defunding Obamacare? That's a very tough argument to make."— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) October 16, 2013
11. Jake Sherman, Politico
85 Republicans voted in favor of the fiscal cliff deal in early January.— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 16, 2013
12. Byron York, Washington Examiner
New: GOP dilemma: House majority failure means best hope is weak Senate minority. http://t.co/606FS36dd2— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 16, 2013
13. Jennifer Ablan, Reuters
U.S. lawmakers begin last-ditch effort on debt ceiling http://t.co/GPupRIwq95— Jennifer Ablan (@jennablan) October 16, 2013
14. Pedro da Costa, Reuters
North Carolina is first state to cut welfare amid federal shutdown http://t.co/ROb9PJOzWd— Pedro da Costa (@pdacosta) October 16, 2013
15. Gabriel Debenedetti, Reuters
(@Reuters) -- Major Wall Street indexes hit session highs as US House intends to vote on emerging Senate fiscal plan— Gabriel Debenedetti (@GDebenedetti) October 16, 2013
16. Rick Klein, ABC News
yes, there's a deal. no, Republicans haven't reviewed it yet. and no, no votes scheduled yet.— Rick Klein (@rickklein) October 16, 2013
17. Jeanne Sahadi, CNNMoney
Debt ceiling countdown: What really happens on Thursday and beyond http://t.co/DuJVLTDxsV— Jeanne Sahadi (@jjsahadi) October 16, 2013
Curated Twitter Lists
Curated by CSPAN, this is a list of every member of Congress who is active on Twitter.
Curated by CSPAN, you'll find some of the reporters and media outlets above plus more.
3. U.S. House
Curated by Twitter, this is a list of the principal accounts of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives (a mix of campaign and government accounts).
4. U.S. Senate
Curated by Twitter, these are the principal accounts of members of the U.S. Senate (a mix of campaign and government accounts).
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