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No Deal in Senate, Shutdown Extends Into Following Week
The U.S. government shutdown will continue into next week after senators failed again to agree on a stopgap spending bill late Friday,
Republicans pushed a “clean” resolution to keep agencies open, while Democrats insisted on attaching health care provisions, including subsidy extensions.
The deadlock left federal workers to face for unpaid days and agencies warning of mounting disruptions. Senators leaving the Capitol admitted there was no immediate path forward, with both parties dug in.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on potential program cuts: “Any administration is going to make decisions based on their priorities…that’s the situation the Democrats have put this administration in…they’re going to make decision that are consistent with their priorities.”
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House Speaker Johnson says Chuck Schumer…is terrified that he’s not going to win back his Senate seat…He’s afraid that the Marxist far-left corner of his base is going to challenge him…New York is probably going to elect a Marxist for mayor. He’s terrified by that development.” Post on X
With paychecks, contracts, and services already affected, pressure is expected to intensify on Congress when it returns Monday. Both sides will face growing calls from business leaders, governors, and federal unions to end the standoff before the economic and political fallout deepens.
