Most travel insurance policies won't cover delays or cancellations caused by the shutdown. But there is a loophole.
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What is Travel Insurance?

So you're planning a trip and someone asked you if you have travel insurance. Wait, what? Yes, at this point, it's perfectly reasonable to ask yourself (and the internet): what is travel insurance?
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