With government funding negotiations at a standstill, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller explore what may break the deadlock and how long this standoff could last. Then, Brendan and Annalyse welcome Phil Mattingly, CNN's Chief Domestic Correspondent, to the show for a discussion about OMB director Russ Vought’s influence, how the Trump administration is handling the shutdown, and if Congress will reassert its spending authority.   Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Audio Producer: Benji Englander Video Producer: Regina Anderson   Articles Discussed: Politico: ‘I don't know why this is so complicated’: Shutdown could drag on for days Reuters: Another deadline in US shutdown: Will troops get paychecks on October 15? Politico: House will stay out of session next week as Senate works to solve shutdown CNN: Trump’s shutdown architect: Russ Vought’s plan to deconstruct the government was years in the making