Senate Democrats Continue to Block Funding Over Healthcare Disputes

Senate Democrats are set to reject a stopgap funding bill for the 10th time, demanding guarantees on health care subsidies amid a prolonged government shutdown that has paralyzed Congress and affected federal workers. A new poll shows most Americans blame both parties for the shutdown, which continues without resolution. Other news includes a judge halting federal worker firings, US covert operations in Venezuela, and a cruise line avoiding China due to retaliatory port fees.